Synonyms for knight

Synonyms for (noun) knight

Synonyms: knight, horse

Definition: a chessman shaped to resemble the head of a horse; can move two squares horizontally and one vertically (or vice versa)

Similar words: chess piece, chessman

Definition: any of 16 white and 16 black pieces used in playing the game of chess


Synonyms: knight

Definition: originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

Similar words: male aristocrat

Definition: a man who is an aristocrat


Synonyms for (verb) knight

Synonyms: knight, dub

Definition: raise (someone) to knighthood

Usage: The Beatles were knighted

Similar words: ennoble, entitle, gentle

Definition: give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility


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