Meaning & use
knight
A medieval warrior of noble rank who served a king or lord, typically fighting on horseback.
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The knight pledged his loyalty to the king before riding into battle.
In chess, the knight moves in an L-shaped pattern across the board.
A note on using this word
Knight also names a chess piece, distinguished by its unique L-shaped move, unrelated to its medieval meaning.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A chess piece that moves in an L-shaped pattern, often represented as a horse's head.
She used her knight to capture the opponent's bishop early in the game.
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