5 Letter Words with ECK

• examine (something) in order to determine its accuracy, quality, or condition, or to detect the presence of something

Synonyms: examine, inspect, look at, look over, scrutinize, scan, survey

• stop or slow the progress of (something, typically something undesirable)

Synonyms: halt, stop, arrest, bring to a standstill, cut short

• (of a passenger) consign (baggage) to the care of the transport provider with whom they are travelling

• mark or click on (a box) in order to select a particular option on a form, questionnaire, etc.

• move a piece or pawn to a square where it attacks (the opposing king)

• (in poker) choose not to make a bet when called upon, allowing another player to do so instead

• (of a hound) pause to make sure of or regain a scent

• an examination to test or ascertain accuracy, quality, or satisfactory condition

Synonyms: examination, inspection, scrutiny, scrutinization, check-up, perusal, study, investigation, probe, dissection, analysis, assessment, inquiry

• a stopping or slowing of progress

• a move by which a piece or pawn directly attacks the opponent's king and by which the king may be checkmated

• a token of identification for left luggage

• a counter used as a stake in a gambling game

• a part of a piano which catches the hammer and prevents it retouching the strings

• a crack or flaw in timber

• expressing assent or agreement

• used by a chess player to announce that the opponent's king has been placed in check

• a pattern of small squares

• having a checked pattern

• an order to a bank to pay a stated sum from the drawer's account, written on a specially printed form

Synonyms: payment, settlement, money, fee