CHESSES
Chess"es, n. pl. Etym: [Cf. F. chassis a framework of carpenty.]
(Mil.)
Defn: The platforms, consisting of two or more planks doweled together, for the flooring of a temporary military bridge. Wilhelm. A singular, chess, is sometimes used. "Each chess consists of three planks." Farrow.
CHESSIL
Ches"sil, n. Etym: [OE. chesil, AS. ceosel gravel, sand.]
Defn: Gravel or pebbles. Halliwell.
CHESSMAN
Chess"man, n.; pl. Chessmen.
Defn: A piece used in the game of chess.
CHESSOM
Ches"som, n. Etym: [Cf. Chisley.]
Defn: Mellow earth; mold. [Obs.] Bacon.
CHESSTREE
Chess"tree`, n. Etym: [Cf. F chassis a framework of carpentry.]
(Naut.)
Defn: A piece of oak bolted perpendicularly on the side of a vessel, to aid in drawing down and securing the clew of the mainsail.