pawn

/pˈɔːn/

/ˈpɔn/

Pawn

one of the eight weakest pieces in chess, usually smaller in size compared to other pieces

borrowing and leaving an article as security for repayment of the loan

a person used by another to gain an end

synonyms : cat's-paw

an article deposited as security

to pawn

MAIN VERB

leave as a guarantee in return for money

synonyms : hock

Examples

1. Despite being born into a wealthy family, Sarah knew that at the end of the game, the king and the pawn go back in the same box.

2. oh my god so much lighter red king takes pawn

3. Chess pawns.

4. Other people are pawns.