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(noun) borrowing and leaving an article as security for repayment of the loan |
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Synonyms: pawning |
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Related Words: borrowing |
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| 2. |
(verb) give as a guarantee |
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Synonyms: hock, soak |
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Related Words: charge, consign |
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(noun) the least powerful chessman; moves only forward and captures only to the side; can be promoted if it reaches the 8th rank |
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Related Words: chess piece, chessman |
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(noun) an article deposited as security |
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Related Words: pledge |
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(noun) a person used by another to gain an end |
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Synonyms: cat's-paw, instrument |
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Related Words: assistant, help, helper, supporter |
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