Chessboard Meaning in English
word
ˈtʃɛsˌbɔɹd
CHESS-bord
tʃˈɛsbɔːd
CHESS-bawd
Definition
A chessboard is a square board with 64 squares of alternating colors, used to play chess.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used as a noun for the physical board. Common collocations: 'set up the chessboard', 'folding chessboard'. Sometimes used metaphorically for divided or patterned surfaces.
Spanish: tablero de ajedrezPortuguese (BR): tabuleiro de xadrezPortuguese (PT): tabuleiro de xadrezChinese (Simplified): 棋盘Chinese (Traditional): 棋盤Hindi: शतरंज की बिसातArabic: لوح الشطرنجBengali: চেসবোর্ড - দাবার বোর্ডRussian: шахматная доскаJapanese: チェス盤Vietnamese: bàn cờKorean: 체스판Turkish: satranç tahtasıUrdu: شطرنج کی بساطIndonesian: papan catur
Example Sentences
Can you set up the chessboard for the next game?
basic
There are 64 squares on a chessboard.
basic
The chessboard is black and white.
basic
I lost my favorite piece under the chessboard.
natural
We bought a new folding chessboard for the club.
natural
The picnic blanket looked just like a giant chessboard.
natural