Knight

Pronunciation: /ˈnaɪt/

Knight (noun)

  1. a man in the past who fought on horseback and served a king or lord.
  2. a piece in chess that moves in an L-shape.
  3. a title given by a king or queen to a man for his service.

Examples

  • The knight rode into battle with his sword drawn.
  • A knight's armor clanked as he walked.

Common collocations: brave knight, knight in shining armor, knight's quest, move the knight, knight's move

Synonyms of Knight

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Knight

  • social class
  • military status