checkerboard

noun

  1. 1

    A pattern of squares of alternating colours.

  2. 2

    A board, usually square, covered with such a pattern; especially such a board with 8×8 squares, used to play chess and draughts/checkers.

Synonyms

verb

  1. 1

    To checker; to mark with an alternating pattern of light and dark.

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