cavall — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
cavall is used for these senses in English:
- knight (chess) A chess piece, often in the shape of a horse's head, that is moved two squares in one direction and one at right angles to that direction in a single move, leaping over any intervening pieces.
horse — full definition
- noun A large hoofed mammal with a mane and tail, long domesticated for riding, pulling loads, and farm work.
- noun A padded piece of gymnastics equipment, or a simple frame with legs, used for support or exercise.
- verb To fool around or engage in rough, playful behavior (usually as "horse around").
knight — full definition
- noun In medieval Europe, an armoured warrior on horseback who served a lord, typically after training as a page and squire.
- noun In Britain, a man who has been honoured by the monarch for outstanding achievement and is entitled to use "Sir" before his name.
- noun A chess piece, usually shaped like a horse's head, that moves in an L-shape and can jump over other pieces.
- verb To formally confer a knighthood on someone.