Meaning
chessboard
- checkered board used for playing chess or checkers
- grid or checkerboard pattern
In a sentence
Abbiamo disposto con cura tutti i pezzi sulla scacchiera prima di iniziare.
We carefully arranged all the pieces on the chessboard before starting.
La città medievale ha una pianta a scacchiera facile da percorrere.
The medieval city has a grid pattern that is easy to navigate.
Non lasciare la scacchiera vicino alla finestra aperta.
Don't leave the chessboard near the open window.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| scacchiera | feminine · singular |
| scacchiere | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Derives from 'scacchi' (chess). It also refers to the board used for checkers ('dama').