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checkered
adjective(check-ered)
marked by alternating squares of different colors, shades, or materials
checkered
adjective(check-ered)
marked by alternation or contrast of fortune; especially : marked by many problems or failures
checkered
verb(check-ered)
to variegate with different colors or shades
checkered
verb(check-ered)
to vary with contrasting elements or situations
checkered
verb(check-ered)
to mark into squares
checkered
noun(check-ered)
a flag marked by alternating black and white squares that is waved at the finish line to signal the end of a race
checkered
noun(check-ered)
a past history of having had problems
checkered
noun(check-ered)
a past history of having done bad things or been in trouble

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