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checkmating

The correct spelling is checkmating.

How to pronounce checkmating

verb

Say it like: Che-kma-tin-g

The correct spelling is checkmating. To put the king of an opponent into checkmate. For example: "That jerk checkmated me in four moves!"

Usage Examples

That jerk checkmated me in four moves!

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To put the king of an opponent into checkmate.
  2. 2.(by extension) To place in a losing situation that has no escape.

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