Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

checkwork

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
check-work
IPA
27
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A pattern of alternate squares like those of a checkerboard.

Uncountable

noun

Work that is done in order to check (inspect or verify) something.

Uncountable

noun

The mechanism on a reel that halts it when it is unwinding.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From check + work.

Usage

Questions

What does checkwork mean?
A pattern of alternate squares like those of a checkerboard.
Where does checkwork come from?
From check + work.

How to pronounce checkwork

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