Queen
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British pronunciation/kwˈiːn/
American pronunciation/ˈkwin/

Definition & Meaning of "queen"

Queen
01

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

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The queen's coronation was a grand event attended by dignitaries from around the world.
Queen Elizabeth II is the longest-reigning monarch in British history.
The queen addressed her subjects from the balcony of the palace on her birthday.
1.1

a large female insect that is fertile and can lay eggs in an insect colony

queen definition and meaning
1.2

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

1.3

the wife or widow of a king

02

the most powerful piece in the game of chess that can move in any direction

queen definition and meaning

What is the "queen"?

The queen is the most powerful piece in chess. It combines the movement abilities of both the rook and the bishop, meaning it can move any number of squares horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. This versatility allows the queen to cover a large part of the board and makes it a key piece in both attacking and defending. The queen starts next to the king on the board and is often used in strategic moves to control the center of the game. Due to its strength, losing the queen is often a significant setback in a chess game.

03

a fully grown and sexually mature female cat, capable of producing and raising kittens

04

offensive term for a homosexual man

05

a competitor who holds a preeminent position

06

something personified as a woman who is considered the best or most important of her kind

to queen
01

become a queen

02

promote to a queen, as of a pawn in chess

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