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Definition of Double-check
1. Verb. Check once more to be absolutely sure.
Derivative terms: Double Check
Definition of Double-check
1. Verb. To check again (just to be sure) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Double-check
Literary usage of Double-check
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Chess by Leopold Hoffer (1916)
"Section Ъ illustrates what is called double check, ie if the black Kt at KR 6
moves to В 7, ... In cas« of * double check, it is obvious that the King must ..."
2. The Principles of Chess in Theory and Practice by James Mason (1896)
"In this variation the mate is given by a double check. Manifestly there can be
no resource for .a King in double check except to move himself, ..."
3. A Treatise on the Game of Chess by J. H. Sarratt (1808)
"(é) If be move his King to his Rook's third square, you must play your King's
Knight to his Bishop's second square, giving double check, and check-mate. ..."
4. Shop Management and Systems: A Treatise on the Organization of Machine by Franklin Day Jones, Edward K. Hammond (1918)
"Double Check Systems. — When a single check is exchanged for a tool and is placed
... The double check system shows the number of tools received by each ..."
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