A bill of exchange representing a draft on a bank from deposited funds that pays a certain sum of money to a certain person or party.

A draft payable on demand and drawn on a bank.

A standard negotiable instrument.

Is (1) A negotiable demand draft drawn on or payable through or at an office of a bank; (2) A negotiable demand draft drawn on a Federal Reserve Bank or a Federal Home Loan Bank; (3) A negotiable demand draft drawn on the Treasury of the United States; (4) A demand draft drawn on a state government or unit of general local government that is not payable through or at a bank; (5) A United States Postal Service money order; or (6) A traveler\'s check drawn on or payable through or at a bank. (7) The term check includes an original check and a substitute check. Note: The term “check” does not include a noncash item or an item payable in a medium other than United States money. A draft may be a “check” even though it is described on its face by another term, such as money order. For purposes of Check 21 the term “check” also includes a demand draft of the type described above that is nonnegotiable.

negotiable instrument drawn against deposited funds, to pay a specified amount of money to a specific person upon demand. Examples include bills of exchange and drafts. see also bounced check, certified check, cashier's check, clearing, drawee, drawer, payee, float, kiting, account, raincheck, stop payment, traveler's check.

A document signed by the maker, drawn on a bank, payable on demand.

A written order on a bank to pay on demand a specified sum of money to a named person, out of money on deposit to the credit of the maker. A check differs from a warrant in that the latter is not necessarily payable on demand and may not be negotiable. It also differs from a voucher in that the latter is not an order to pay. Refer to WARRANT.

A retail payment instrument consisting of a written order from one party (the drawer) to another party (the drawee, normally a bank) requiring the drawee to pay a specified sum on demand to the drawer or to a third party specified by a drawer.

Any written document instructing a bank to pay money from the writer's account.

An order you write directing the credit union to pay money from your account to a person or business. Some credit unions call checks "share drafts."

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

write out a check on a bank account

a bill of exchange giving the order to pay to a bank

a contract, you said you'd pay, and you have to pay

a draft to authorize payment from your

a form of bill of exchange where the order is given to a bank

a legally operative document, therefore by definition non-hearsay and should be admitted

a negotiable instrument, a legally operative document, and falls within the category of 'verbal acts' which are excludable from the hearsay rule

an order drawn by an authorized agent of the company

an order on a bank, drawn on a deposit of funds, for the payment of a certain sum of money

an order on a bank to pay money" - Young v

an order, signed by the maker, to the drawee bank to pay the sum stated upon demand

an order to pay someone, that's all it is

an order to transfer funds from the payer's bank account to the payee's bank

a note to your bank that tells it how much money to take out of your account to pay someone else

a payable on demand item which means it is negotiable as soon as it is written

a written order from one party (the payor) to another party (the payee) requiring the payor to pay a specified sum on demand to the payee or to a third party specified by the payee

a written order or request addressed to a bank, by a party having money in their hands, desiring them to pay, on presentment, to a person therein named, or bearer, or to such person, or order, a named sum of money

a written order to pay someone a specific amount of money on a certain date

A demand draft drawn against or payable through or at an office of a commercial bank. The accounts on which checks can be drawn include demand deposit accounts (DDAs), negotiable order of withdrawal accounts (NOW accounts) or credit union share draft accounts. There are also other categories of checks, including Traveler’s Checks, Money Orders sold through the U.S. Postal Service, Courtesy Checks for accessing credit lines, and certain drafts against government accounts (which can be checks drawn on Federal Reserve Bank accounts).

A draft that directs a financial institution to make payment from a drawer's account to a named payee.

A written unconditional order to an institution to pay out a definite sum of money from the your account.

A document transferring money, usually given to pay for something - includes personal checks, money orders, traveler's checks, loan checks, international checks, and certified checks.

An order written by a customer ordering a financial institution to pay a specified amount of money from the customer's account to another party.

A demand draft drawn on the Oregon State Treasury and payable through the Treasury items-processing bank.

The written order directing a bank to pay money.

The Federal Reserve Board defines a check as "a draft or order upon a financial institution or banking house purporting to be drawn upon a deposit of funds, for the payment of a certain sum of money to a certain person therein named, or to his order, or to bearer, and payable instantly on demand." It is a negotiable instrument, and as such, must fulfill certain conditions. It must contain the phrase, Pay to the order of; the amount shown on the check's face must be clearly discernible; and it must have the signature of the drawer. Checks are usually dated but the lack of a date does not impair its negotiability.

A written order instructing the bank to pay money. The order must contain a date, payee, amount, and an authorized signature.

A cheque (British English) or check (American English) is a negotiable instrument instructing a financial institution to pay a specific amount of a specific currency from a specific demand account held in the maker/depositor's name with that institution. Both the maker and payee may be natural persons or legal entities. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Check_(finance)

a demand instrument to transfer funds from the payor to the payee

A draft drawn on a financial institution which is payable on demand and which requires the personal endorsement or other written approval of the payee in order to be cashed.

A paper negotiable instrument payable upon demand to transfer funds from the payer to the payee.

A piece of paper that represents money drawn against deposited funds, to pay a specified amount of money to a specific person upon demand.

These have been around for quite a while and are essentially paper instruments ordering a bank to pay out a sum of money to a specified individual or organization, usually after being signed or stamped. Often old checks are collected along with paper currency. Many are very ornate.

A negotiable instrument; the depositor's written order requesting his or her bank to pay a definite sum of money to a named individual, entity or to the bearer.

A method of transferring funds from one party to another via the banking system. Technically, a check is a bill of exchange drawn on a bank and payable on demand.

a written order asking a bank to pay money from a person's bank account

A written unconditional order to a drawee institution to pay out a definite sum of money from the maker's account.

A written order to a bank to pay the amount specified from funds on deposit.

A check is a negotiable instrument – a written order for your financial institution to pay someone with money in your checking account.

A document that promises to pay a specific amount of money, taken from funds on deposit , to a specific party on demand. Some credit unions call a check a share draft .

Written order for a bank to pay the specified amount of money from an account to the holder.

A cheque, or (in American English) "check", thought to have developed from Persian "chek", is a negotiable instrument instructing a financial institution to pay a specific amount of a specific currency from a specific demand account held in the maker/depositor's name with that institution. Both the maker and payee may be natural persons or legal entities. · See Also · Cheque

A written order directing the financial institution to pay money as directed.

1. A sudden stop or abrupt halt. 2. A restraint or control. 3. A written order to a bank to pay a stated amount of money from one's account. 4. Separation that runs along the grains and across the annual rings in a piece of wood.

A demand deposit instrument (a draft) signed by the maker and payable to a person named or to a bearer upon presentation to the bank on which it is drawn.

A written transfer of money from a bank account, used in place of cash.

To pass the bet, with the option to call or raise later in the betting round. The same as betting zero dollars.

You check to stay in the game without making a further bet.

To bet nothing but remain in the contention for the pot.

a verbal statement made when a player wants to withdraw from the game

The opposite of bet. Opting to pass on betting. When you check, you can still call (or raise) another player's wager.

A negotiable icon used in games of chance. Checks are used in blackjack, poker, craps, and other games. They have a set value. Chips, on the other hand, do not have a specific value. More often than not, however, the term chip is being used instead of check.

To pass without betting, but remaining in the hand.

To bet nothing. ACasinoChip.

Not betting, aka pass. Possible only if no one has bet before you. If someone has bet out, you must either call, raise, or fold. Note that before the flop, checking is not an option, because the blinds constitute an initial bet.

The action of passing without betting. You waive the right to initiate the betting in the round, but you retain the right to bet in the future.

To check the hand on the table instead of betting.

An ATTACK (definition a)) on the King. In games between inexperienced players it is usual to announce "Check" to your opponent when attacking his King. If you play in adult tournaments you'll find that your opponents will probably not do this, expecting you to see for yourself if you are in check.

To stay in the game without making a bet. This option exists only if no one else has increased the stake.

To waive the right to initiate the betting in a round, While retaining the right to play as long as another player initiates a bet.

To bet nothing on your turn. Checking is typically signaled by tapping the table with your fingers twice.

To decline making a Betting Round's initial Bet and Pass the option to the next Active Player. After a Betting Round's initial Bet has been placed, players no longer have the option to Check and may only Call, Raise or Fold (see below).

To pass the option to bet, if a bet has not already been established; however, the player has the option to Fold, Call, or Raise once the action comes back to that player. Another word for "chip" or "cheque", as in poker chip.

To move the skater off the puck or away from the play.

any defensive or guarding tactic used by hockey players accomplished by moving their bodies against an opponent to get the puck away; there are two main types of checks: stick check and body check; these are only allowed against a player in control of the puck or against the last player to control it; checking with too many steps or strides becomes charging.

To directly attack or threaten to capture your opponent's king. Your opponent must then immediately drop whatever he was doing to fix the problem.

Not betting in a particular round. Only applicable if a bet has not yet been made.

obstructing an opponent in ice hockey

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

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

decline to initiate betting

place into check; "He checked my kings"

a bet of nothing

a controlled tap with a crosse on an opponent's crosse in an attempt to knock the ball free

a hit delivered with the hip and/or shoulder on the player who is in possession of the puck, or--to allow for the effects of momentum--the player who most recently handled the puck

A bet of zero or passing your turn.

To make no bet and wait to see the next card. Checking is action and means you get a card for free- no bet if everyone else also checks.

(1) If you do not bet on your turn you have checked. Action will either check around and you will get a free card or if someone else bets you will have the option to call, fold, or raise. (2) Another word for chips in a poker room. "Player checks on table 3" means you are requesting chips.

An attack on the opponent's King by either a piece or a pawn. (See also checkmate.)

When a player does not bet or call. He does not have to pay anything into the pot.

The act of attacking the opponent's king. When check takes place, a player usually calls out "check" so the opponent is aware of the threat. The opponent must get out of check on the next move, either by moving the King, capturing the attacking piece, or moving another piece between the King and the attacking piece.

If no one has bet before you on a betting round you have the option to check. It`s free and you send the action further to the next player.

to check the option of betting - can only be done if you're first to act, or if no one else has yet bet (in which case you either need to call, raise or fold). " On the river, I knew he wouldn't call with a worse hand, so when he checked, I just checked behind."

to defer to bet in a round until another opponent initiates the betting.

Any tactic used by a defensive player in an attempt to slow down an opponent and/or get possession of the puck. There are two main varieties: the body check and the stick check.

To bet nothing. A casino chip.

Check-Raise Chop Cold Call

to bet nothing; if no one has bet before you, you can check

When there isn't a bet placed on the table a player may essentially bet zero and pass the action on to the next player.

to bet no amount, play moves to the next player

RAISE The act of checking a hand, in hopes of luring your opponent to bet, so that you may then raise over him and build a bigger pot to win;

Forfeiting your right to bet first

A term that you will hear rather a lot of when playing the game. To check is to pass the opportunity to act on to the next player because you want to hide a strong hand, look to catch free cards, or don't know what you are doing. The most common is a) or b), but the act of checking suggests weakness. Be wary of checkers who raised prior to the flop.

Not betting, while reserving the right to call or raise later in the round; another word for "poker chip".

In poker, an announcement that a player wishes to stay in the game but not bet.

Also known as 'pass'. This is the option used by a player before a bet has been made, to not bet and pass the bet option to the next player. The player who has passed still remains in the game.

To pass your turn and not bet. You may have the option to call or raise later in the round.

When the king is directly attacked. The game is lost unless the king can be moved our of check, or another piece can be placed between the king and the attacking piece, or the attacking piece can be captured.

If no other bets have been made, you can check (pass), and wait to see if anyone else will bet. If everyone checks, then play moves to the next round.

If no one has actually raised the bet you can check which means you also do not raise the bet but you wish to stay in the hand.

To pass when you are not required to call and you decide not to raise.

If no one prior to you has raised the pot, you have the option of checking, which would mean that you want to stay in the round but don’t want to add any money to the pot.

You have the option of doing nothing on your turn – this is called checking. You make no bet. The other players will then either check around the table as well and you will get a free card, or if another player bets you will have the option to call, fold, or raise.

To abstain from betting.

A bet of zero that does not forfeit interest in the pot as long as no bets have been placed before the checker.

To decline the option to bet when no-one has yet put money in the pot.

If you want to stay in the hand but not place a bet, you may check when the action reaches you as long as no bet has been made. A check may be though of as a bet of zero value. The word check is also a synonym for poker chip.

An attack on the King. You do not have to announce “check”.

Pass the turn of calling the first bet in a betting round to the next player.

this means that the player has passed his opportunity to bet first onto the next player. The player doesn't bet, and as another bet has not already been made the player does not have to fold his hand

to give-up the right to start the betting in a round, you can still call

when a player decides to match the previous bet

See Chip. Color Up/Out: Exchange smaller denomination chips for larger denomination chips.

(1) To not bet, with the option to call or raise later in the betting round. Equivalent to betting zero dollars. (2) Another word for chip, as in poker chip.

To pass up on the option to bet when it's your turn. This is only allowed when nobody has made any bets in front of you on a specific round.

Neither betting nor folding. Only works when it is the first player to act in a betting round or if no one has made a bet. Everyone may check through the betting round.

When the action arrives to a player, if no outstanding bets are in place, the player may Check. That is to say, they are happy with the pot and don't wish to tender a raise/bet.

To not make a bet when it is your turn. It means, “I bet nothing”. Checking is not allowed if there has been a bet in front of you.

To possess the option to bet, but decline. A player cannot check once someone else has bet; at that point, the player must call, raise, or fold. But if no one has yet bet, a player can check, allowing the betting option to pass to the next player.

Clicking the check button allows you to stay in a game without placing any bets. Note that you can only check if no other bets have been placed in the betting round.

To stay in the hand but not bet or raise. Check allows you to stay in the game at no additional risk or cost to you. You may only Check if you are the first player to act in a round of betting or if all preceding players have Checked. Back To

Neither betting nor folding when play comes to you. Checking may only be done when you are first to act or placing a bet.

any contact initiated by a defending player against an opponent to get the puck away from him or slow him down; there are two main types of checks: stick check and body check; these are only allowed against a player in control of the puck or against the last player to control it immediately after he gives it up; checking after too many steps or strides becomes charging.

When it is a player's turn to bet and they choose to NOT make a bet but rather to "check". This also gives the player the option to call or raise later in the betting round.

To decline your option to bet, or to decline your option to raise in an un-raised pot if you're in the big blind.

To waive the right to initiate the betting in a round, but to retain the right to act if another player initiates the betting.

A player is checked when an opponent shoves or pushes him with his body or stick. The act is called checking, the hit is called a check. Pretty basic stuff.

When there is no bet already on the table for that current round of betting, you can "check" bet zero and pass the action on to the next player. If everyone checks, then play moves onto the next round.

Check refers to a King that is being attacked by an enemy piece. The King should move out of check, place another piece between the King and the attacking piece, or the attacking piece must be captured.

To pass without betting when no one before you has bet.

When a player does not bet, fold or raise. This is when a player chooses not to make any action. Checking may only be done at specific times during the game.

To not bet, or pass. Option is only available if no one has bet before you.

When no bets are pending, to pass your turn.

Not placing a bet but still remaining in the game. (You can only do this if on your turn, nobody else has yet placed a bet).

To refrain from betting. This is often indicated by a player tapping the table. The player may still call or raise if another player bets

If there has not been a bet made in a given hand, a player can "check," which means he is not betting and is letting his turn pass without increasing the amount in the pot.

When no call is required , to simply pass on betting and stay in the hand.

If there has been no betting before you in a betting round, you may Check, which is like Calling a Bet of $0, or passing your turn.

To basically skip your turn to bet. This still allows you to bet later in the round should anyone else bet. This is similar to betting $0.

a term for a chip in casino gambling

The act of passing on the opportunity to raise or bet, yet still stay active in the hand.

To pass the action to the next player without putting any money in the pot. This option is only available where you are the first to act, or where there has not yet been a bet.

When a player chooses to bet nothing, or refrain from making a bet. This option is not available after a player has made a bet.

Neither betting nor folding when play comes to you. You can only check when you're first to act or placing a bet.

To not bet but remain in the hand with the option to call or raise later bets.

To continue to play, without placing a bet.

In poker, passing without placing a bet. With a check, you stay in the running for the pot.

not to bet.

CHEC: Check express a situation where after the legal half-move of a chessplayer the opponent King is directly attacked. It is then an obligation, for the opponent, to take away the King from the attack. Three types of responses are in principle available: Capture the assailant piece. Interpose another piece of its camp. Move the King towards a square where it is not any more in Check. (Chess Rule).

To pass your turn when no bets have been made

To decide to not bet when it is your turn to act.

In a betting round, if there are no previous bets or raises on a hand, players can "check" the hand and continue to play without wagering any more money. You must "call" to stay in the hand if someone raises. You can signify a check by tapping the table twice, and/or saying "check".

To pass on your right to open a betting round.

If there has been no betting before you in a betting round, you may check. This is the equivalent of calling a bet of $0 – passing your turn on to the next player.

If no-one before you has bet you may check, which in effect is like betting £0

When it is your turn and there are no bets to call, you may check and pass your turn to the next player without betting.

making no bet but staying in the hand. This can only be done if no one has made a bet before you.

Equal to betting zero chips when possible. If player is not required to call they are able to stay in the round without betting.

To pass on betting but you will get the option to call or re-raise if another player chooses to bet.

This refers to a no-bet / pass act, provided that no other bets have been made before, hence waiting to see if anyone else will bet. If all players check, then play moves to the next round.

To decline to bet when it is your turn (if there has already been a bet, a player may not check but must either call, raise or fold).

In casino gambling, a check is another term for a chip. In poker, a player can check in order to stay in the game but not bet.

By choosing to check, you are permitted to stay in a game without placing any bets. You may only do this if no other bets have been placed in that betting round.

v.i. To bet zero, when it is legal to do so. Frequently a sign of only a fair hand, but may be a bluff.

Continuing in a hand without increasing the pot's size, but retaining the option to bet, raise, or fold later.

This action is possible when no one RAISED the BET in BID. By check we mean that player is waiting for other players' move.

the markers used in place of currency. Also called "chips".

Term referring to the King being in danger of capture by an opponent's piece. Players may not move the King into check.

When you want to stay in the game but not place a bet. You can only check if no other bets have been placed in the betting round.

Declining to bet.

on clicking the check button you stay in a game without placing any bets. Note that checking is possible if no other bets have been placed in the betting round.

On the first bet of the round, the first player can Check (Pass) and bet zero.

If no one has bet before you in a betting round, you have the option to check. This means that the action moves past you and the next player decides what to do (it is the equivalent of calling a bet of $0).

(1) To pass without betting. (2) Another word for "chip", as in poker chip.

If no one has bet and it is your turn, you may 'check' to signify passing the initiate to the next player without risking money. (exception=7 card stud)

In a casino, another term for Chip. In Poker, to stay in the game without placing a bet.

If there's no bet on the table and you don't want to place a bet, that action is termed a check. You may only check when there are no prior bets or blinds made on that round.

In games such as chess, shogi, and xiangqi, a check is an immediate threat to capture the king (or general in xiangqi). A king so threatened is said to be in check. In friendly games, it is customary for a player checking the opposing king to warn the opponent by saying "check".

A check is a separation of the wood fibers within or on a piece of wood. Checks result from tension stresses set up during drying, usually the early stages of drying.

A crack or split in wood; often the result of drying.

A separation of fibres along the grain forming a fissure, but not extending through the piece from face to face. Checks commonly resulting from stresses built up during seasoning. They run radially, across the growth rings.

A "seasoning" crack in wood, ivory, finish, etc.

Separation of the wood along the fiber direction that usually extends across the rings of annual growth, commonly resulting from stress set up in wood during seasoning.

make cracks or chinks in; "The heat checked the paint"

become fractured; break or crack on the surface only; "The glass cracked when it was heated"

a lengthwise separation of the wood, most of which occurs across the rings of annual growth

Crack-like opening that forms in a log as it shrinks and dries.

Separation of wood fibers following the direction of the rays. Caused by the tension of uneven drying.

A lengthwise separation of wood fibres, usually extending across the rings of annual growth, caused chiefly by strains produced in seasoning.

a lengthwise separation in the wood surface caused by rapid or faulty seasoning.

A lengthwise separation of wood, normally occurring across or through the rings of annual growth and usually the result of seasoning. Classified for the purpose of grading as surface check, small, medium, or large; end check; and through check. Surface check occurs on the surface of the piece, end check occurs on and end, and through check extends from one surface through the piece to the opposite surface.

A drying defect which occurs when tensile stresses cause the wood fibres to separate and form cracks. Checks are cracks visible at the surface but which do not extend across a piece.

A lengthwise separation of the wood which extends across the rings of annual growth, usually resulting from stresses set up in wood during seasoning.

Any longitudinal crack in wood, often caused in drying. Also called a gizzen or shake.

a split or separation of the wood.

a separation of wood fibers caused by the natural process of wood drying

A lengthwise separation of the wood that usually extends across the rings of annual growth and commonly results from stress set up in wood during air drying or kiln-drying.

A defect in lumber caused by a separation lengthwise between the wood's growth rings.

Related Article A lumber defect caused by uneven shrinking of the wood during drying. A checked board has splits which develop lengthwise across the growth rings.

The lengthwise separation of the wood that usually extends across the rings of annual growth and results from the contraction of the circumference of the pole during seasoning.

Small slits running to grain of wood, caused chiefly by strains produced in seasoning.

To stop and sniff about for the scent.

An interruption in a run caused by hounds temporarily losing the line. (Checks provide a welcome "refreshment" break from the action for many CVH subscribers!)

A type of interruption caused by the detection of an internal hardware detected malfunction.

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"

Hounds temporarily lose the line on a run. Followers stay quiet.

An interruption of the run caused by hounds losing the line temporarily.

To lose the scent either temporarily or permanently. After they have checked they have to cast (as above).

A check in the hunt is caused in the temporary loss of the scent.

When hounds lose the scent and stop. Hounds may search for the line or are cast by the huntsman.

slowing or stopping a boat's forward progress by reversing motion of the rower's body mass.

Bad technique that slows the boat down. Essentially, the momentum of the rowers sends the boat in the opposite direction. "

to slow a horse when its progress is impeded by other horses.

the state of inactivity following an interruption; "the negotiations were in arrest"; "held them in check"; "during the halt he got some lunch"; "the momentary stay enabled him to escape the blow"; "he spent the entire stop in his seat"

slow the growth or development of; "The brain damage will retard the child's language development"

hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of; "Arrest the downward trend"; "Check the growth of communism in Sout East Asia"; "Contain the rebel movement"; "Turn back the tide of communism"

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

Stopping or slowing the forward glide of the shell by awkward, jerky motions, particularly during the recovery at at the catch. There are two common causes of checking the boat: starting the drive before the oars are fully engaged in the water and accelerating down the slide on the recovery.

Drag the blades on the water to slow and/or stop the boat from moving forward or backward. Having only one side check their blades results in a turn to that side. Port to check it down, starboard to row.

When a horse is interfered with and has to change stride or slow down.

When a jockey slows a horse due to other horses impeding its progress.

Describes an up and down motion of the rowing shell. If the shell bobs up or down at the catch or finish (release of the oar) it is called checking the boat. Any check interrupts the forward motion of the boat and slows it down.

A stoppage or slowing up of the main fermentation before the beer is Fermentation completely attenuated.

Amount of interruption of forward progress of shell, which commonly occurs at the catch and sometimes at the release.

Sudden deceleration caused by motion within the shell.

An abrupt change of direction (CPB changes direction ¼ of the way)

A term used for slacking off a little on a brace, and then belaying it.

additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct; "fossils provided further confirmation of the evolutionary theory"

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"

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

be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something; "He verified that the valves were closed"; "See that the curtains are closed"; "control the quality of the product"

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

1} See also bill. 2} Something for cheapskates to ignore.

a money equivalent that is turned into cash more readily than are stocks or bonds

All. To twist against a turn to complete it and to control rotation. A way to stop rotation. It is a form of counter rotation, and can be a windup for the next turn at the same time it is the end of the first. It has the effect of completing the turn, since your checking shoulders push your hips farther into the turn.

When it's a player's turn to act and there has been no action in front of them and he

Turn ( ) degrees left/right and maintain new heading.

A hawk is said to fly at “check” when she flies at a bird other than the intended object of pursuit.

trail mark* indicating an intersection where true trail may take another direction · "

A mark made by the Hare in the shape of a circle with an X in the center. At this mark it is necessary for the FRB's to spread out and find the trail. The trail could lead in any direction from a check.

A big "X" or circle marked on the trail which indicates that the trail (may) now veer off in a new direction. The pack then must search around and find where the trail starts up again--usually within 50 yards or so.

Checking an item is a different action than selecting it. When you check an item, you change the state of the little box at the left end of the item so the box displays a little check icon. Clicking on a checkbox usually toggle it's state. You can also press Space, and all selected items will toggle their check state.

tick (given for correct answers)

interference suffered by a horse during a race

Severe interference suffered by a horse during the race

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

an examination, inspection, or test that determines physical integrity, functional capability, or both

Bindery unit procedure for verifying the color, volume, year, title, call number, and other information for serials before sending to the commercial bindery. Bindery

Visual inspection to confirm the location of an item or to determine whether there are safety risks, for example check there are hot and cold water taps specifically for the washing machine.