chequerwork Definition
a pattern of alternating squares or rectangles in contrasting colors or textures.
Using chequerwork: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "chequerwork" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The floor was made of chequerwork tiles.
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The dress had a chequerwork design.
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The building's facade was decorated with chequerwork panels.
chequerwork Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for chequerwork
- checkerwork
- checkered pattern
- chessboard pattern
Phrases with chequerwork
a flag with a chequerwork pattern, such as the racing flag
Example
The race started when the chequerwork flag was waved.
a quilt made of small squares of fabric sewn together in a chequerwork pattern
Example
She made a chequerwork quilt for her daughter's bed.
chequerwork finish
a surface finish that creates a chequerwork pattern, such as on metal or wood
Example
The car's hood had a chequerwork finish.
Summary: chequerwork in Brief
'Chequerwork' [ˈtʃekəwərk] refers to a pattern of alternating squares or rectangles in contrasting colors or textures. It is commonly found in tiles, fabrics, and building facades, as in 'The floor was made of chequerwork tiles.' The term also extends to specific items like the 'chequerwork flag,' used in races, and the 'chequerwork quilt,' a type of patchwork quilt.
