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1. chē̆k interj. & n.

46 quotations in 7 senses
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(a) A call uttered in chess when the opponent's king (or another important figure) is under attack: check!, guard!; (b) fig. halt! …

2. so-hou interj.

Additional spellings: sohou
10 quotations in 1 sense
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(a) A hunting call used to direct the attention of the hounds to the game, usu. hares; also used as a motto [1st quot.]; (b) an exclamation, a cry. …

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