Chequering.

Heraldry and gen. A pattern of cross lines forming small squares, as in a chessboard.

Work arranged after the pattern of a chessboard; work chequered in pattern. Also attributive.

Marking like that of a chessboard; alternation of colours; chequer-work, chequering.

A checked pattern resembling a chequerboard (sense 1); something having this appearance. Occasionally also: an alternating succession of…

Chequer-work, checked pattern. rare.

A pattern of small squares; paper or other material having such a pattern.

a large check pattern; a fabric in this pattern; a single square of this.

a large check pattern; a fabric in this pattern.