chessman

irregular plural

Any of the 16 white or 16 black pieces used in playing the game of chess.

• 🇷🇺Любая из 16 белых или 16 черных фигур, используемых в игре в шахматы.

1. Chess piece B1 formal sport

   Any of the 16 white and 16 black pieces used in the game of chess, including pawns, knights, bishops, rooks, queens, and kings.

   • He carefully moved his chessman across the board.
   • Each chessman has a unique way of moving.
   • She lost a chessman early in the game.

   🇷🇺Шахматная фигура

   Synonyms: chess piecemanpiece

• chessmen plural form
• chessmen's possessive plural form
• chessman's possessive singular form