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KNIGHT

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Knight.

How to pronounce knight:

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Knight - as a noun

Originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in great britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
male aristocrat
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A chessman shaped to resemble the head of a horse; can move two squares horizontally and one vertically (or vice versa)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
horse

Knight - as a verb

Raise (someone) to knighthood

Example: "The beatles were knighted"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dub

Example Sentences

"The knight rode on his horse towards the castle."
"King Arthur was a famous knight of the Round Table."
"The knight in shining armor rescued the princess from the tower."
"The young squire aspired to become a knight one day."
"During medieval times, knights jousted to demonstrate their skills."
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Word Game Points

Is KNIGHT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, knight is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

KNIGHT has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is KNIGHT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, knight is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
KNIGHT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is KNIGHT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, knight is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
KNIGHT has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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