PAWNS Synonyms
There are 10 hypernyms of the word pawns. (close relations)
pawned
Best Alternative Words for PAWNS
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| hock | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • any of several white wines from the Rhine River valley in Germany (`hock' is British usage) • tarsal joint of the hind leg of hoofed mammals; corresponds to the human ankle verb • leave as a guarantee in return for money • disable by cutting the hock | ||||||||
| cat's-paw | nounn | |||||||
noun • a person used by another to gain an end • a hitch in the middle of rope that has two eyes into which tackle can be hooked | ||||||||
| instrument | nounn | |||||||
noun • a device that requires skill for proper use • the means whereby some act is accomplished • a person used by another to gain an end • (law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right • the semantic role of the entity (usually inanimate) that the agent uses to perform an action or start a process • any of various devices or contrivances that can be used to produce musical tones or sounds verb • equip with instruments for measuring, recording, or controlling • write an instrumental score for • address a legal document to | ||||||||
| soak | verbv | |||||||
noun • the process of becoming softened and saturated as a consequence of being immersed in water (or other liquid) • washing something by allowing it to soak verb • submerge in a liquid • rip off; ask an unreasonable price • cover with liquid; pour liquid onto • leave as a guarantee in return for money • beat severely • make drunk (with alcoholic drinks) • become drunk or drink excessively • fill, soak, or imbue totally • heat a metal prior to working it | ||||||||
