"absolute skewer" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: absolute skewers [plural]
Etymology: Compare absolute pin. Etymology templates: {{m|en|absolute pin}} absolute pin Head templates: {{en-noun}} absolute skewer (plural absolute skewers)
  1. (chess) A skewer in which the king is placed in check, forcing it to be moved. Categories (topical): Chess Coordinate_terms: relative skewer
    Sense id: en-absolute_skewer-en-noun-uHBVWJOM Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: board-games, chess, games

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