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Definition pawn in American English

pawn noun

[countable] noun
/pɔn/
1

a person who is being used by someone who is more powerful to help them achieve a goal

Example

We are just pawns in her ambitious plans.

Synonyms and related words
victim target pawn nonentity lightweight mediocrity
2

one of the eight small pieces that each player has in a game of chess

Synonyms and related words
bishop capture castle
Definition pawn in American English