knight
1 of 2nouna chess piece shaped like a horse's head that moves in an L-shaped pattern
Learn more on WikipediaA knight is a unique chess piece that moves in an L-shape: two squares in one direction, then one square perpendicular to that, or one square in one direction and then two squares perpendicular. This distinctive movement allows the knight to jump over other pieces on the board. The knight is the only piece that can move in this way, making it useful in crowded positions or for attacking pieces that are otherwise protected. Each player starts with two knights, one on the left and one on the right of the back row.
- The knight jumped over the pawns to attack the queen.
- He positioned his knight to control the center of the board.
- Knights are unique because they can leap over other pieces.
- The player sacrificed a knight to gain a strategic advantage.
- She moved her knight to threaten the opponent's king.
(in the Middle Ages) a man of high social rank, wearing armor and riding a horse, who is loyal to his king
B2Learn more on Wikipedia- The knight rode into battle with his sword raised high.
- She was knighted for her bravery in defending the kingdom from invaders.
- Knights trained rigorously in martial arts and chivalry.
- The knight wore armor adorned with his family's crest.
- Sir Lancelot is one of the most famous knights of Arthurian legend.
a person awarded a title of honor by the royal family in Great Britain
- He was made a knight for his contributions to literature.
- The knight received a medal along with his title.
- Being a knight carries both prestige and responsibility.
- The new knight attended the state banquet.
- Historians study the achievements of famous knights.