Vocabulary Entry

pawn

|noun • verb

noun

A game piece used in chess that can move forward one square, or two squares forward from its initial position.

Example Sentences

"The pawn advanced two spaces on its first move."

"He captured his opponent's pawn with a knight."

"In chess, the pawn can transform into any piece once it reaches the back row."

verb

Example Sentences

"She decided to pawn her old guitar for some quick cash."

"He had to pawn his watch to pay rent."

"After losing his job, he had no choice but to pawn his laptop."