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pawn

/pɔːn/
Meanings
  • noun

    A piece in the game of chess, moved and captured diagonally and horizontally or vertically one square at a time. It is usually the least powerful piece.

    - "The pawn advanced two squares at the beginning of the game."
    - "Chess players often sacrifice their pawns to gain strategic advantage."
    - "The pawn is the only piece that can be promoted to a more powerful piece after reaching the opponent's end of the board."
Pronunciation
  1. /pɔːn/



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Synonyms

hock
Rhymes
Words rhyming with pawn
clown , town , frown , drown , gown
Variants
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pawn , pawns , pawned , pawner , pawners , pawning , pawnor , pawnors , pawn off , pawned off , pawning off , pawns off , passed pawn , passed pawns
Etymology
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The word 'pawn' comes from the Old French word 'paon,' which means 'young peasant' or 'foot soldier.' In the context of chess, it likely refers to the fact that pawns were originally pieces representing infantry.

Trivia
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  1. The pawn is the most numerous piece on the chessboard.

  2. The pawn is the only piece that can be moved before any other piece in the opening of a chess game.

  3. The promotion of a pawn to a queen is the most common promotion in chess.

Related Concepts
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  1. chess: The game of chess is a two-player strategy game played on a checkered gameboard with 64 squares arranged in an 8x8 grid. The game is played by moving pieces representing various types of soldiers and other pieces against an opponent.

Culture
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The pawn has been a significant symbol in various cultures and literature. In chess, it represents the common soldier, and the promotion of a pawn to a more powerful piece represents the potential for growth and advancement. In literature, the pawn has been used as a metaphor for the underdog or the everyman.

How to Memorize "pawn"

  1. visualize

    - To memorize a pawn, visualize its shape and movement on a chessboard. Imagine a small, vertical piece moving diagonally or horizontally or vertically one square at a time.

  2. associate

    - Associate the pawn with the letter 'P' or the number '1' to help remember its name and rank in chess.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Pawns Protect' to remember the pawn's movement. Pawns can move forward one square, but they can also capture diagonally, protecting other pieces.

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