the least powerful chessman; moves only forward and captures only to the side; can be promoted if it reaches the 8th rank
an article deposited as security
borrowing and leaving an article as security for repayment of the loan
give as a guarantee
(chess) the least powerful piece; moves only forward and captures only to the side; it can be promoted to a more powerful piece if it reaches the 8th rank
leave as a guarantee in return for money; "pawn your grandfather''s gold watch"
