Word Information

Pawn

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Definitions for Pawn

noun
an article deposited as security
noun
a person used by another to gain an end
Synonyms
instrument cat's-paw
noun
(chess) the least powerful piece
Examples
  1. moves only forward and captures only to the side
  2. it can be promoted to a more powerful piece if it reaches the 8th rank
noun
borrowing and leaving an article as security for repayment of the loan
verb
leave as a guarantee in return for money
Synonyms
Examples
  1. pawn your grandfather's gold watch

Scrabble (9 points)

Words with Friends (11 points)

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