check
check is a valid 5-letter word worth 16 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words with Friends.
What does check mean?
An appraisal of the state of affairs.
“a check on its dependability under stress”
A written order directing a bank to pay money.
“he paid all his bills by check”
Additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct.
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”
The act of inspecting or verifying.
“they made a check of their equipment”
“the pilot ran through the check-out procedure”
Something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress.
The bill in a restaurant.
“he asked the waiter for the check”
The act of restraining power or action or limiting excess.
A textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard).
“she wore a skirt with checks”
(chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king.
Obstructing an opponent in ice hockey.
Find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort.
Slow the growth or development of.
Be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something.
Mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on.
Be verified or confirmed; pass inspection.
“These stories don't check!”
Put a check mark on or near or next to.
“Please check each name on the list”
Be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics.
“The handwriting checks with the signature on the check”
Hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of.
Abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey.
Arrest the motion (of something) abruptly.
“He checked the flow of water by shutting off the main valve”
Block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey.
Consign for shipment on a vehicle.
“check your luggage before boarding”
Make cracks or chinks in.
“The heat checked the paint”
Decline to initiate betting.
Hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping.
Make an examination or investigation.
“check into the rumor”
“check the time of the class”
Place into check.
“He checked my kings”
Stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution.
“She checked for an instant and missed a step”
Stop in a chase especially when scent is lost.
“The dog checked”