chesses

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chesses - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Chesses \Chess"es\, n. pl. [Cf. F. chassis a framework of
     carpenty.] (Mil.)
     The platforms, consisting of two or more planks doweled
     together, for the flooring of a temporary military bridge.
     --Wilhelm.
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     Note: A singular, chess, is sometimes used. "Each chess
           consists of three planks." --Farrow.
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