Definition of Pawn
Pawn
pawn
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(noun)
(chess) the playing piece with the lowest value and power, capable of moving forward by one space at a time;
e.g. He readily sacrificed a pawn in the game in order to trap his opponent.
(noun)
a person who gets used, often to their disadvantage, so that another person can advance their own interests or purposes;
e.g. She didn't want to become a pawn in their scheme of destruction.
(verb)
to give an object to a pawnbroker as a guarantee that one will repay money borrowed;
e.g. He was forced to pawn his watch because he needed money.
(noun)
something that is given as a pledge or guarantee;
e.g. She offered her jewelry as a pawn for a loan.
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