noun ˈəʊvətʃɛkˈoʊvərˌtʃɛk
A check pattern superimposed on a colour or design.
套格子花纹
his Sunday suit, grey with a black overcheck
as modifier overcheck fabric
Example sentencesExamples
- In fact, the Blue Ribbon shirts find roots in the fascinating world of Italian mosaic, with a selection of overchecks, large checks enveloping smaller checks; interwoven checks; stripes within stripes; and, solids in blue.
noun ˈəʊvətʃɛkˈoʊvərˌtʃɛk
A strap passing over a horse's head between the ears, to pull up on the bit and make breathing easier.
（套在马头上的）颌缰
Example sentencesExamples
- Many times equipment that's used to limit a horse's capabilities like a tie down or martingale or overcheck is a good thing because it's limiting the horse to the level of the person handling him.