Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chessman
noun
/ˈʧɛs.mən/
Definition
A chessman is any of the pieces used in the game of chess.
Examples
- The chessman was expertly positioned to trap the opponent’s king.
- Each chessman has its own unique way of moving across the board.
- The players spent hours strategizing how to outsmart each chessman.
Meaning
In chess, a chessman refers to the various pieces, including pawns, knights, bishops, rooks, queens, and kings, that players move on the chessboard to play the game.
Synonyms
- chess piece
- chess figure
- game piece
