"chesslike" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Forms: more chesslike [comparative], most chesslike [superlative]
Etymology: From chess + -like. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|chess|like}} chess + -like Head templates: {{en-adj}} chesslike (comparative more chesslike, superlative most chesslike)
  1. Resembling or characteristic of chess; A complex task requiring careful forethought and planning. Synonyms: chess-like

Alternative forms

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