chequerboard


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chequerboard

(ˈtʃɛkəˌbɔːd)
n
(Chess & Draughts) another name for a draughtboard
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In his guise as Chequerboard, John Lambert creates beautiful minimalist guitar driven ambience.
John puts his faith in helping hand; Chequerboard breaks a habit of working alone for the recording of The Unfolding
Scattered among the chequerboard are silhouettes of prominent locals (standing, sitting, cycling, fishing or walking their dogs) so the mural also has a whimsical, figurative quality.
A decorated harbour wall for a Spanish waterfront
They have got until the end of January to hand in their designs for the chequerboard.
Children are game
By introducing the occasional black or coloured inset square tile, or by creating a chequerboard pattern, the patio becomes more formal - look at the tiling patterns of Victorian hallways for inspiration.
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A simple table top painted in a yellow and blue chequerboard design can be used for draughts or chess, or use it as a decorative surface to place a chilled bottle of wine and glasses for the grown ups.
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Anyway, they say, the kuna was the currency in the middle ages, and the chequerboard coats of arms is also an ancient one.
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The 152 long and short containers are stacked four-high and attached at the corners with twist-lock connectors to form a chequerboard of solid and void.
Container art: Shigeru Ban's inventive yet frugal Nomadic Museum berths on the Santa Monica beachfront

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