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| gambit |
in chess, a tactic of sacrificing a pawn or other piece in order to gain an advantage. [1/3 definitions] |
| hock2 |
to leave (something) temporarily in exchange for money borrowed, until such time as the money is repaid; pawn. [1/2 definitions] |
| pawn2 |
one of the eight pieces in the game of chess. The pawn has the lowest value and is placed in the front rank at the beginning of a game. [1/2 definitions] |
| ticket |
a similar object with which one can redeem some possession, as at a pawn shop or dry-cleaning establishment, upon payment of the required amount. [1/10 definitions] |
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