Stalemate: Definition with Stalemate Pictures and Photos

1. Noun. A situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible. "Reached an impasse on the negotiations"

Exact synonyms: Dead End, Deadlock, Impasse, Standstill
Generic synonyms: Situation
Derivative terms: Stand Still

2. Verb. Subject to a stalemate.

Category relationships: Chess, Chess Game
Generic synonyms: Go, Move

3. Noun. Drawing position in chess: any of a player's possible moves would place his king in check.

Generic synonyms: Draw, Standoff, Tie

1. n. 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.

2. v. t. To subject to a stalemate; hence, to bring to a stand.

1. [v -MATED, -MATING, -MATES]

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