VERB: "to check (a chess opponent's king) so that escape is impossible" Crossword Clue

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VERB: "to check (a chess opponent's king) so that escape is impossible" Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. the officer below the master on a commercial ship
2. a person’s partner in marriage
(verb)
1. place an opponent’s king under an attack from which it cannot escape and thus ending the game
2. engage in sexual intercourse

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

IMPOSSIBLE (adjective)
1. totally unlikely
2. (used of persons or their behavior) not acceptable or reasonable
IMPOSSIBLE (noun)
1. something that cannot be done
OPPONENT (adjective)
1. characterized by active hostility
OPPONENT (noun)
1. someone who offers opposition
2. a contestant that you are matched against

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