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Pawn
01
one of the eight weakest pieces in chess, usually smaller in size compared to other pieces
02
borrowing and leaving an article as security for repayment of the loan
03
a person used by another to gain an end
04
an article deposited as security
to pawn
01
leave as a guarantee in return for money
Example
They moved their pawn to capture an opponent's piece.
White strategically takes the pawn with the knight, gaining control of the center of the board.
The chess player strategically advanced their pawn to gain control of the center of the board.
In the game of chess, the pawn moved first, and the knight moved second.
After careful consideration, Black takes the pawn with the queen, setting the stage for an upcoming attack.
