King
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
a checker that has been moved to the opponent's first row where it is promoted to a piece that is free to move either forward or backward
Framework senses
- §1
- (chess) the weakest but the most important piece
- §2
- one of the four playing cards in a deck bearing the picture of a king
- §3
- a checker that has been moved to the opponent's first row where it is promoted to a piece that is free to move either forward or backward
- §4
- a very wealthy or powerful businessman
- §5
- a male sovereign
- §6
- a competitor who holds a preeminent position
- §7
- preeminence in a particular category or group or field