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knight

Pronunciation: [naɪt]

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Learn how to use knight in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “historical role”

(noun) a knight is a soldier from the past, especially in the Middle Ages, who fought for a king or queen and often lived by rules of chivalry, which meant being brave, polite, and loyal. Knights often rode horses and wore armor.

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The knight bravely fought to protect his kingdom from invaders.

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The knight refused to run away when the battle became dangerous; he stood his ground.

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What qualities did a knight need to have during battles?

Context: “games”

(noun) in chess, a knight is a special piece that moves in an L-shape – two squares in one direction and then one square perpendicular. It's unique and can jump over other pieces.

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I used my knight to capture the opponent's bishop in our chess game.

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The knight couldn't move to that square because it was blocked by my own pieces.

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How does the knight move in a chess match?

How to pronounce knight

Pronunciation: [naɪt]

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