Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun In harness, a check-rein passing over a horse's head between the ears; an overdraw-check.
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- noun A
check pattern that is superimposed upon another pattern - noun A
strap that stretches from the pollstrap of thebridle to thesaddle
Etymologies
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Examples
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For Lady Sarah, I did a lime wool coat with wide revers, the fabric having a very fine overcheck of black.
Women I Have Dressed (and Undressed!) Arnold Scaasi 2004
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“Was it a rather large brown and white check with an overcheck of black?”
Killer Dolphin Marsh, Ngaio, 1895-1982 1966
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Persian lamb jacket, spoke on the evils of the overcheck; you know how they get that wool?
The Master-Knot of Human Fate Ellis Meredith
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To be sure, Wilkes had more in the 'thirty list, but the Clays had brains, and were cheerful; they neither lugged nor hung back, whereas you always had to lay whip to a Wilkes in order to get along a bit, or else use a gag and overcheck.
Little Journeys To the Homes of the Great Hubbard, Elbert, 1856-1915 1916
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To be sure, Wilkes had more in the 'thirty list, but the Clays had brains, and were cheerful; they neither lugged nor hung back, whereas you always had to lay whip to a Wilkes in order to get along a bit, or else use a gag and overcheck.
Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 03 Little Journeys to the Homes of American Statesmen Elbert Hubbard 1885
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Troglodyte Homonculus longsleeve flannel shirt XL - white / grey / black check with purple overcheck.
superfuture :: supertalk theetruscan 2008
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Troglodyte Homonculus longsleeve flannel shirt XL - white / grey / black check with purple overcheck.
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