chequer Synonyms & Antonyms
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Chequer as a Noun
The edible fruit of the wild service tree, Sorbus torminalis.
Alternative spelling of checker.
Chequer as a Verb
Alternative spelling of checker.
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]
Word Facts for Chequer
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈt͡ʃɛkə/ |
| Meaning | The edible fruit of the wild service tree, Sorbus torminalis |
| Plural | chequers |
| Verb forms | chequers, chequering, chequered |
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 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.