check n 1: a written order directing a bank to pay money; "he paid all his bills by check" syn bank check, cheque 2: an appraisal of the state of affairs; "they made an assay of the contents"; "a check on its dependability under stress" syn assay 3: the bill in a restaurant; "he asked the waiter for the check" syn chit, tab 4: 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" syn arrest, halt, hitch, stay, stop, stoppage 5: additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct; "fossils provided further confirmation of the evolutionary theory" syn confirmation, verification, substantiation 6: the act of inspecting or verifying; "they made a check of their equipment"; "the pilot ran through the check-out procedure" syn checkout, check-out procedure 7: 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" syn check mark, tick 8: something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress syn hindrance, deterrent, impediment, balk, baulk, handicap 9: a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something syn chip 10: a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard); "she wore a skirt with checks" 11: the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess; "his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper" syn bridle, curb 12: obstructing an opponent in ice hockey 13: (chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king v 1: examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition; "check the brakes"; "Check out the engine" syn check up on, look into, check out, suss out, check over, go over, check into 2: make an examination or investigation; "check into the rumor"; "check the time of the class" 3: 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" syn see, insure, see to it, ensure, control, ascertain, assure 4: lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits; "moderate your alcohol intake"; "hold your tongue"; "hold your temper"; "control your anger" syn control, hold in, hold, contain, curb, moderate 5: stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution; "She checked for an instant and missed a step" 6: put a check mark on or next to; "Please check each name on the list"; "tick off the items" syn check off, mark, mark off, tick off, tick 7: slow the growth or development of; "The brain damage will retard the child's language development" syn retard, delay 8: be verified or confirmed; pass inspection; "These stories don't check!" syn check out 9: be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics; "The two stories don't agree in many details"; "The handwriting checks with the signature on the check"; "The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun" syn match, fit, correspond, jibe, gibe, tally, agree ant disagree 10: block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey 11: train by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control; "Parents must discipline their children"; "Is this dog trained?" syn discipline, train, condition 12: consign for shipment on a vehicle; "check your luggage before boarding" 13: hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping; "Check your coat at the door" 14: abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey, of falcons 15: stop in a chase especially when scent is lost; "The dog checked" 16: mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on syn checker, chequer 17: decline to initiate betting 18: 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" syn turn back, arrest, stop, contain, hold back 19: place into check; "He checked my kings" 20: write out a check on a bank account 21: find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort; "I want to see whether she speaks French"; "See whether it works"; "find out if he speaks Russian"; "Check whether the train leaves on time" syn determine, find out, see, ascertain, watch, learn 22: verify by consulting a source or authority; "check the spelling of this word"; "check your facts" 23: arrest the motion (of something) abruptly; "He checked the flow of water by shutting off the main valve" 24: make cracks or chinks in; "The heat checked the paint" syn chink 25: become fractured; break or crack on the surface only; "The glass cracked when it was heated" syn crack, break Source: WordNet. Princeton University
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Body Check by Deirdre MartinJoveThis game’s going into overtime.
Janna MacNeil is a publicist on a mission—to change the image of the bad boys of hockey: the Stanley Cup Champion New York Blades.
Ty Gallagher is a captain on a mission—to get his team to win the Cup again…at any cost. His determination is legendary, as well as his unwillingness to toe the corporate line.
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This revised edition of Code Check Electrical has been completely updated to the 2011 National Electrical Code and the 2009 International Residential Code. Spiral bound with durable, laminated pages, this reliable resource clearly details how to avoid the most common electrical violations while stressing the central safety principles behind the National Electrical Code. The sixth edition covers every type of residential electrical system, offering the most up-to-date information on grounding, bonding, service panels, branch circuits, GFCIs and AFCIs, switches, receptacles, and so much more. Over one hundred tables and figures make this the on-the-job choice for electricians, contractors, and inspectors. |
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