Definitions

1. noun

A board or surface divided into squares of two colors, typically black and white, used for playing games such as checkers or chess.

“She set up the checkerboard for a game of checkers.”

2. verb

To divide or arrange something into squares of two colors, typically for playing games.

“He checkerboarded the room with black and white tiles.”

3. verb

To make a pattern of squares of two colors, typically for decoration or design.

“The artist checkerboarded the fabric with bright colors.”