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Definition pawn in British English

pawn noun

[countable] noun
/pɔːn/
1

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

Synonyms and related words
bishop capture castle
2

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

Example

We are just pawns in her ambitious plans.

Synonyms and related words
victim target pawn nonentity lightweight mediocrity
Definition pawn in British English