slow the growth or development of | slow the growth or development of |
become fractured; break or crack on the surface only | become fractured; break or crack on the surface only |
make cracks or chinks in | make cracks or chinks in |
arrest the motion (of something) abruptly | arrest the motion (of something) abruptly |
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition | examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition |
put a check mark on or near or next to | put a check mark on or near or next to |
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something | be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something |
verify by consulting a source or authority | verify by consulting a source or authority |
write out a check on a bank account | write out a check on a bank account |
find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort | find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort |
place into check | place into check |
decline to initiate betting | decline to initiate betting |
hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of | hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of |
mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on | mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on |
stop in a chase especially when scent is lost | stop in a chase especially when scent is lost |
abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey | abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey |
stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution | stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution |
hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping | hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping |
consign for shipment on a vehicle | consign for shipment on a vehicle |
develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control | develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control |
make an examination or investigation | make an examination or investigation |
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits | lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits |
block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey | block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey |
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics | be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics |
be verified or confirmed; pass inspection | be verified or confirmed; pass inspection |