English dictionary
pawn
/p/O/n/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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an article deposited as security
Source: WordNet 3.0
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a person used by another to gain an end
Source: WordNet 3.0
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(chess) the least powerful piece; moves only forward and captures only to the side; it can be promoted to a more powerful piece if it reaches the 8th rank
Source: WordNet 3.0
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borrowing and leaving an article as security for repayment of the loan
Source: WordNet 3.0
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See <u>Pan</u>, the masticatory.
Source: webster1913
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A man or piece of the lowest rank.
Source: webster1913
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Anything delivered or deposited as security, as for the payment of money borrowed, or of a debt; a pledge. See <u>Pledge</u>, <pos><i>n.</i></pos>, 1.
Source: webster1913
verb
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leave as a guarantee in return for money
ExamplesPawn your grandfather's gold watch.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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To give or deposit in pledge, or as security for the payment of money borrowed; to put in pawn; to pledge; as, to <i>pawn</i> one's watch.
Source: webster1913