chequer Meaning & Definition
What Does Chequer Mean?
Chequer is used as a noun meaning The edible fruit of the wild service tree, Sorbus torminalis. It can also mean Alternative spelling of checker. As a verb, it means Alternative spelling of checker.
Word Facts for Chequer
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈt͡ʃɛkə// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | check and checker |
| Plural | chequers |
| Verb forms | chequers, chequering, chequered |
Chequer Definition (Noun)
- The edible fruit of the wild service tree, Sorbus torminalis.
- Alternative spelling of checker.
Chequer as a Verb
- Alternative spelling of checker.
Synonyms of Chequer
Chequer synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Chequer
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Chequer in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
chequer (plural chequers)
chequer (third-person singular simple present chequers, present participle chequering, simple past and past participle chequered)
Words That Rhyme With Chequer
Origin of Chequer
Origin 1: See checker.
Origin 2: (fruit): Apparently in allusion to the chequered or spotted appearance of the fruit. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, “the surmises that chequer may be a corruption of choker, and that ‘choker’ may once have been the name, are gratuitous.”[1]
Pronouncing Chequer
Chequer is pronounced //ˈt͡ʃɛkə// and has 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Chequer
Is chequer a noun or a verb?
Chequer is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for chequer?
Words with a similar meaning to chequer include check and checker. See the full list of chequer synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of chequer?
The plural of chequer is chequers.
What is the past tense of chequer?
The past tense of chequer is chequered. The present participle is chequering.