Definition of "pawns" []

• Plural form of pawn. (noun)
• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of pawn. (verb)

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• "Using our troops as pawns is about the lowest thing a republican could do."
• "In the front of this row of pieces, an entire row of pawns is placed."
• "He said the best way to eliminate the pirates - many of whom are young and whom Mark describes as "pawns" - is to start with the leaders."