Definitions

1. noun

A medieval warrior of high social status, often serving a lord or king; a man who has been awarded a title of chivalry.

“The knight wore his armor to the medieval reenactment.”

2. noun

A chess piece that can move horizontally or vertically any number of squares, but only captures by jumping over an opponent’s piece.

“The knight jumped over the pawn to protect the king.”

3. verb

To serve as a knight or to be made a knight.

“He was knighted by the queen for his contributions to the community.”

4. verb

To strike or hit (something) with force, especially a ball or a piece in a game.

“The knight hit the ball out of the court.”

5. verb

To make (something) a knight.

“The king knighted the young man in front of the whole kingdom.”