chessman

noun
UK: /ˈtʃesmən/
US: /ˈtʃesmən/

  1. A piece used in the game of chess.

    1. Each chessman has its own way of moving on the chessboard.
    2. The experienced player carefully considered the placement of each chessman during the complex endgame.

  2. A figure representing one of the chess pieces.

    1. The child enjoyed playing with the chessman, even without knowing rules.
    2. Each unique chessman was hand-carved, representing a character from local folklore.

Synonyms

piece
chessman transitive-verb

  1. To move a chessman strategically on a chessboard.

    1. I will chessman my rook to attack your queen.
    2. She chessmanned her knight, creating a fork that won the game.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "chessman" in English means: A piece used in the game of chess., A figure representing one of the chess pieces..

The phonetic transcription of "chessman" is /ˈtʃesmən/ in British English and /ˈtʃesmən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "chessman": piece.

Example usage of "chessman": "Each chessman has its own way of moving on the chessboard.". More examples on the page.