pawn
//pɔːn//
Noun
pawnSingular
pawnsPlural
1
The smallest and least powerful chess piece, which can only move forward one square at a time (or two squares on its first move) and captures diagonally.
She moved her pawn forward two squares to start the game.
2
A person used by others for their own purposes; someone who is manipulated or exploited.
He was just a pawn in their political game.
Verb
pawnInfinitive
pawnPresent tense
pawnedPast tense
pawnedPast participle
pawningPresent participle
pawnsThird-person singular
1
To deposit an item with a pawnbroker as security for money borrowed.
He had to pawn his watch to pay the rent.