Stale"mate` (?), n. (Chess)
The position of the king when he can not move without being
placed on check and there is no other piece which can be
moved.
Stale"mate`, v. t. (Chess)
To subject to a stalemate; hence, to bring to a stand.
Stale"mate` (?), n. (Chess)
The position of the king when he can not move without being
placed on check and there is no other piece which can be
moved.
Stale"mate`, v. t. (Chess)
To subject to a stalemate; hence, to bring to a stand.