1. Plural of chequerboard; boards marked with a pattern of alternating squares, typically used for playing checkers or chess.
Usage: British English spelling; American English uses 'checkerboards'; Can refer to the physical game board or the pattern itself
2. Any surface or pattern resembling a chequerboard, with alternating squares of contrasting colors or materials.
Usage: Used metaphorically or descriptively in architecture, design, and other contexts

Examples

• The game shop displayed several wooden chequerboards for sale.
• The kitchen floor had a classic black-and-white chequerboards pattern.
• Children learned to play chess on the school's collection of chequerboards.
• The plaza's pavement resembled chequerboards with its alternating stone tiles.
• She collected vintage chequerboards from different countries.
• The fabric design featured small chequerboards in red and white.
• Players set up their pieces on the chequerboards before the tournament began.