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- Dictionarypawn/pɔːn/
noun
- 1. a chess piece of the smallest size and value, that moves one square forwards along its file if unobstructed (or two on the first move), or one square diagonally forwards when making a capture. Each player begins with eight pawns on the second rank, and can promote a pawn to become any other piece (typically a queen) if it reaches the opponent's end of the board.
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PAWN definition: 1. any one of the eight least valuable pieces in the game of chess 2. a person who does not have…. Learn more.
- English (US)
PAWN meaning: 1. any one of the eight least valuable pieces...
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pawn definicja: 1. any one of the eight least valuable...
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- English (US)
pawn: [noun] one of the chessmen of least value having the power to move only forward ordinarily one square at a time, to capture only diagonally forward, and to be promoted to any piece except a king upon reaching the eighth rank.
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PAWN meaning: 1. any one of the eight least valuable pieces in the game of chess 2. a person who does not have…. Learn more.
8 meanings: 1. to deposit (an article) as security for the repayment of a loan, esp from a pawnbroker 2. to stake 3. an article.... Click for more definitions.
To pawn something is to use it as collateral when you're borrowing money. When you pawn a necklace at a pawn shop, you get cash in exchange for it with the understanding that you can buy it back later.
Define pawn. pawn synonyms, pawn pronunciation, pawn translation, English dictionary definition of pawn. n. 1. Something given as security for a loan; a pledge or guaranty. 2.