CHECK is a 5 letter word which starts with the letter C and ends with the letter K for which we found 5 definitions.
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(n.) A word of warning denoting that the king is in danger; such a menace of a player's king by an adversary's move as would if it were any other piece expose it to immediate capture. A king so menaced is said to be in check and must be made safe at the next move. |
(n.) A condition of interrupted or impeded progress; arrest; stop; delay; as to hold an enemy in check. |
(n.) Whatever arrests progress or limits action; an obstacle guard restraint or rebuff. |
(n.) A mark certificate or token by which errors may be prevented or a thing or person may be identified; as checks placed against items in an account; a check given for baggage; a return check on a railroad. |
(n.) A written order directing a bank or banker to pay money as therein stated. See Bank check below. |
The word CHECK is a 5 letter word that has 1 syllable . The syllable division for CHECK is: check