developpe

/dɛˈvɛlɪp/ or /dɛvˈɛlɪp/ (noun)

Definitions

1. noun

a type of chess move in which a pawn advances two squares from its starting position, provided that the second square is not occupied by an opponent’s piece

“The chess player decided to use a developpe to get her pawn into a better position.”

Synonyms

  • advance
  • move

Antonyms

  • retreat
  • withdraw