checkwork

Noun

checkwork (uncountable)

1. A pattern of alternate squares like those of a checkerboard.
   • It should be mentioned that "checkwork" is also employed to decorate the heads of several figurines from Western Europe (Brassempouy, Menton).1988, Anthropology & Archeology of Eurasia - Volumes 27-28, page 24
   • But the assumption that checkwork is also a female decoration is proved by the fact that in some cases the figurines from Western Europe have details showing this same decorative feature .1995, Mariana Gvozdover, Art of the Mammoth Hunters: The Finds from Avdeevo, page 19
2. Work that is done in order to check (inspect or verify) something.
   • Checkwork done at the Mellon Institute has shown the specifications to be fair and reasonable.1918, Annual Report of the Director of the Bureau of Standards, page 190
   • The remaining 404 additional employees (6 agents and 398 clerks) are for assignment at the seat of government, the bult to be utilized to meet a rapidly rising volume of name and fingerprint checkwork. The Committee was advised that during 1966, the Bureau received 2,426,665 names for search...1967, United States. Congress, “Report No. 318: Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, The Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriation Bill, Fiscal Year 1968”, in Reports and Documents...
3. The mechanism on a reel that halts it when it is unwinding.
   • The deluxe reel with every refinement including adjustable check, quick-release drum, dual checkwork, etc.1964, The Fishing Gazette [New Series] - Issues 4524-4544, page 218
   • With the reel comes an instruction booklet of exemplary clarity, in respect of both text and illustration, a necessity in view of the alterations to the checkwork which the angler himself may make for left or right-hand wind, for silent running and so on.1979, The Salmon and Trout Magazine: Volumes 215-223, page 61