noun
- the pieces used in the game of chess
Usage: plural of chessman
Examples
- The chessmen were carved from ivory and ebony.
- She carefully arranged the chessmen on the board before the tournament.
- The antique chessmen were worth thousands of dollars.
- He lost several chessmen during the aggressive opening.
- The wooden chessmen had intricate details on each piece.
- All thirty-two chessmen must be present to start a proper game.