"tall pawn" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: tall pawns [plural]
Etymology: Humorous construction that alludes to both the larger height of a bishop compared to a pawn, and the worthlessness of such a bishop blocked by its own pawns. Head templates: {{en-noun}} tall pawn (plural tall pawns)
  1. (chess) A bad bishop. Categories (topical): Chess
    Sense id: en-tall_pawn-en-noun-uR5nTyRN Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: board-games, chess, games

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