Scrabble and Words with Friends

• CHECK is a valid Scrabble word worth 16 points. Scrabble uses the TWL word list.
  

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• CHECK is a valid Words with Friends word worth 17 points. Words with Friends uses the ENABLE word list.
  

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• CHECK is a 5 letter word containing the letters c, c, e, h, k.

Definitions

• check

  noun a written order directing a bank to pay money
  he paid all his bills by check

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• check

  noun an appraisal of the state of affairs
  a check on its dependability under stress

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• check

  noun the bill in a restaurant
  he asked the waiter for the check

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• check

  noun the state of inactivity following an interruption
  held them in check

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• check

  noun additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct

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• check

  noun the act of inspecting or verifying
  they made a check of their equipment
  the pilot ran through the check-out procedure

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• check

  noun a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.
  as he called the role he put a check mark by each student's name

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• check

  noun something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

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• check

  noun a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something

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• check

  noun a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard)
  she wore a skirt with checks

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• check

  noun the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess

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• check

  noun obstructing an opponent in ice hockey

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• check

  noun (chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king

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• check

  verb examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
  check the brakes
  Check out the engine

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• check

  verb make an examination or investigation
  check into the rumor
  check the time of the class

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• check

  verb be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something

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• check

  verb lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

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• check

  verb stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution
  She checked for an instant and missed a step

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• check

  verb put a check mark on or near or next to
  Please check each name on the list

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• check

  verb slow the growth or development of

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• check

  verb be verified or confirmed; pass inspection
  These stories don't check!

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• check

  verb be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
  The handwriting checks with the signature on the check

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• check

  verb block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey

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• check

  verb develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control

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• check

  verb consign for shipment on a vehicle
  check your luggage before boarding

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• check

  verb hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping
  Check your coat at the door

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• check

  verb abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey

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• check

  verb stop in a chase especially when scent is lost
  The dog checked

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• check

  verb mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on

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• check

  verb decline to initiate betting

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• check

  verb hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of
  Check the growth of communism in South East Asia

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• check

  verb place into check
  He checked my kings

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• check

  verb write out a check on a bank account

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• check

  verb find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
  Check whether the train leaves on time

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• check

  verb verify by consulting a source or authority
  check the spelling of this word
  check your facts

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• check

  verb arrest the motion (of something) abruptly
  He checked the flow of water by shutting off the main valve

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• check

  verb make cracks or chinks in
  The heat checked the paint

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• check

  verb become fractured; break or crack on the surface only

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• Lookup CHECK using the Merriam-Webster dictionary

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Words that sound like 'check'

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