checkmate


Definition: Meaning of, checkmate in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈtʃɛkmeɪt /

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checkmate checkmates
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  1. the position of the KING (= most important piece) in CHESS at the end of the game, when it is being directly attacked and cannot escape
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  2. a situation in which someone has been completely defeated
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