"chesspiece" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: chesspieces [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} chesspiece (plural chesspieces)
  1. (chess) Alternative spelling of chess piece Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: chess piece Categories (topical): Chess Synonyms: chessman Hyponyms: bishop [chess, board-games, games], castle [chess, board-games, games], rook [chess, board-games, games], king [chess, board-games, games], knight [chess, board-games, games], pawn [chess, board-games, games], queen [chess, board-games, games]
    Sense id: en-chesspiece-en-noun-m732sNMB Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: board-games, chess, games

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