king
king
kɪng
king
British pronunciation
/kˈɪŋ/

Definition & Meaning of "king"in English

King
01

the male ruler of a territorial unit that has a royal family

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king definition and meaning
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The king ruled over the kingdom with wisdom and compassion.
The portrait of the king hung prominently in the grand hall of the palace.
02

a chess piece that is the most important and able to move in any direction but one square at a time

king definition and meaning

What is the "king"?

The king is the most important piece in chess, and the game ends when a player's king is checkmated. It can move one square in any direction: horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. Although the king is not very mobile or powerful compared to other pieces, its safety is crucial. A player must always ensure their king is protected from being captured, as placing the king in a position where it can be captured is called check. The king also participates in a special move called castling, which helps safeguard it by moving it to a less vulnerable position.

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Protecting the king is the primary goal in chess.
The player moved his king to a safe square.
03

a very wealthy or powerful businessman

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He became a real estate king after decades of investment.
The tech king dominated the industry with his innovations.
04

a competitor who holds a preeminent position

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He is the king of the tennis world after winning multiple championships.
The king of boxing defended his title successfully.
05

a card with a rank of thirteen in a standard deck of playing cards, often depicted as a male figure with a crown and a special value or power in many card games

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He drew a king from the deck.
The king of hearts is often featured in card games.
06

a checker that has been moved to the opponent's first row where it is promoted to a piece that is free to move either forward or backward

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He moved his piece to the back row to become a king.
Kings in checkers can move in both directions.
07

preeminence in a particular category or group or field

08

a person, typically male, who is respected, admirable, or praiseworthy

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He 's a king for helping out his friends.
He handled that presentation like a king.
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