Synonyms: pawn
Definition: borrowing and leaving an article as security for repayment of the loan
Similar words: borrowing
Definition: obtaining funds from a lender
Synonyms: pawn
Definition: (chess) the least powerful piece; moves only forward and captures only to the side; it can be promoted to a more powerful piece if it reaches the 8th rank
Similar words: chess piece, chessman
Definition: any of 16 white and 16 black pieces used in playing the game of chess
Synonyms: instrument, cat's-paw, pawn
Definition: a person used by another to gain an end
Similar words: assistant, help, helper, supporter
Definition: a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
Usage: my invaluable assistant; they hired additional help to finish the work
Synonyms: pawn
Definition: an article deposited as security
Similar words: pledge
Definition: a deposit of personal property as security for a debt
Usage: his saxophone was in pledge
Definition: leave as a guarantee in return for money
Usage: pawn your grandfather's gold watch
Similar words: charge, consign
Definition: give over to another for care or safekeeping
Usage: consign your baggage