check
Because it is a word with a single syllable, check is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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Definitions ofcheck
- A situation in which the king is directly threatened by an opposing piece.
- An inspection or examination.
Example: "I don't know if she will be there, but it's worth a check."
- A control; a limit or stop.
Example: "The castle moat should hold the enemy in check."
- A mark (especially a checkmark: ✓) used as an indicator.
Example: "Place a check by the things you have done."
- An order to a bank to pay money to a named person or entity.
Synonyms: cheque
Example: "I was not carrying cash, so I wrote a check for the amount."
- A bill, particularly in a restaurant.
Example: "I summoned the waiter, paid the check, and hurried to leave."
- A maneuver performed by a player to take another player out of the play.
Example: "The hockey player gave a good hard check to obtain the puck."
- A token used instead of cash in gaming machines, or in gambling generally.
- A lengthwise separation through the growth rings in wood.
- A mark, certificate or token by which errors may be prevented, or a thing or person may be identified.
Example: "a check given for baggage"
- The forsaking by a hawk of its proper game to follow other birds.
- A small chink or crack.
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