How to pronounce“checkmate”in English
IPA/ˈt͡ʃɛkmeɪt/
Syllableschec·kmate
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Definitions of “checkmate”
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interjection
Word called out by the victor when making a move that wins the game.
interjection
Said when one has placed a person in a losing situation with no escape.
noun
The conclusive victory in a game of chess that occurs when an opponent's king is threatened with unavoidable capture.
“This immediately ends the game, provided that the move producing the checkmate position was in accordance with Article 3 and Articles 4.2 – 4.7.”
noun
Any losing situation with no escape; utter defeat.