pawn
Definition
- n. an article deposited as security
- n. (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
- n. borrowing and leaving an article as security for repayment of the loan
- v. leave as a guarantee in return for money
Word forms
- Past tense
- pawned
- Present participle
- pawning
- Past participle
- pawned
- Third person singular
- pawns
Example sentences
n.
He decided to sell his old guitar as a pawn to pay for his rent.
vt.
She had to pawn her grandmother's ring to get some quick cash.