Chequering.

Heraldry and gen. A pattern of cross lines forming small squares, as in a chessboard.

Work arranged after the pattern of a chessboard; work chequered in pattern. Also attributive.

A regular division (often square in shape) of a surface; each of the compartments of a chequered pattern. In later use also (English regional…

attributive. Having a pattern of this kind, diapered; as diaper-work, diaper-pattern, diaper-couching.

The same shape used in decorative art, etc.

Diaper-work; figurative variegated face (of the earth).

An ornamental pattern composed of continuous combinations of straight lines, joined usually at right angles. Also attributive.

(a) ornamental work resembling teeth; (b) work done with the teeth, i.e. eating (nonce-use).

A figure or design consisting of many lines.

Marking like that of a chessboard; alternation of colours; chequer-work, chequering.

Architecture. Reticulated work. See reticulated, adj. 2a. Obsolete. rare.

Architecture. A Greek fret.

Chequer-work, checked pattern. rare.

Any decorative pattern formed from repetitions or combinations of the letter gamma. Obsolete.

A pattern or design of the same kind, or more florid, in colour, gilding, or low relief, used to decorate a flat surface, as a panel, wall, etc.

an ornamental pattern composed of continuous combinations of straight lines; a fret or meander.

A diaper pattern; diaper-work collectively.

= fret, n.1 3b.

A stylized or geometric design made using coloured powder, granules, or a similar substance, used in India as a decoration on a floor or other flat…

A geometrical design or pattern. Chiefly in plural.

= Greek fret n.

a simple geometric pattern progressing in steps.

An abstract geometrical pattern of contrasting colours, resembling a painting by Mondrian, used in testing responses to visual stimuli.