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| 1. | [ noun ] (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 | |
| Related terms: | chessman chess | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (work) a person used by another to gain an end | |
| Synonyms: | instrument cat's-paw | |
| Related terms: | assistant | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (business) an article deposited as security | |
| Related terms: | pledge | |
| 4. | [ verb ] leave as a guarantee in return for money | |
| Synonyms: | hock soak | |
| Examples: | "pawn your grandfather's gold watch" |
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| Related terms: | consign commerce | |
| 5. | [ noun ] borrowing and leaving an article as security for repayment of the loan | |
| Synonyms: | pawning | |
| Related terms: | borrowing | |
| Similar spelling: |
Pan Pawnee pane pain Payne Payan Paino paine paean Payena paeony Pam Paeonia |
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