Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Pawns.
Pawns - as a noun
An article deposited as security
(chess) the least powerful piece; moves only forward and captures only to the side; it can be promoted to a more powerful piece if it reaches the 8th rank
Borrowing and leaving an article as security for repayment of the loan
Example Sentences
"He sacrificed his pawns to gain a strategic advantage."
"The pawns are the weakest pieces in chess."
"The black pawns advanced across the board."
"White captured one of Black's pawns."
"The pawns moved forward in their opening formation."
Word Game Points
Is PAWNS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pawns is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PAWNS has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is PAWNS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pawns is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPAWNS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is PAWNS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pawns is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPAWNS has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.