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checkmate


2checkmate

noun

Definition of CHECKMATE

1
a : the act of checkmating b : the situation of a checkmated king
2
: a complete check
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Examples of CHECKMATE

  1. a brilliant move that resulted in checkmate
  2. The challenger can force a checkmate with his next move.

First Known Use of CHECKMATE

15th century

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