checkwork

Etymology

From check + work.

checkwork means A pattern of alternate squares like those of a checkerboard. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 88 out of 100.

noun

A pattern of alternate squares like those of a checkerboard.“It should be mentioned that "checkwork" is also employed to decorate the heads of several figurines from Western Europe (Brassempouy, Menton).”
Work that is done in order to check (inspect or verify) something.“Checkwork done at the Mellon Institute has shown the specifications to be fair and reasonable.”
The mechanism on a reel that halts it when it is unwinding.“The deluxe reel with every refinement including adjustable check, quick-release drum, dual checkwork, etc.”