check

I. n.

1.

Restraint, curb, bridle, hindrance, stop, obstacle, impediment, obstruction, bar, barrier, damper, interference, rebuff, repression, control.

2.

Counter, register, corresponding indenture, corresponding cipher.

3.

Mark, symbol, sign.

4.

Order for money.

5.

Ticket, certificate of right.

6.

Checkered cloth.

II. v. a.

1.

Restrain, curb, bridle, hinder, obstruct, repress, counteract, control, put a restraint, upon, hold in check, put a damper upon, nip in the bud.

2.

Reprove, chide, reprimand, rebuke.

3.

Note with a mark.