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chessboard
The term refers primarily to the physical equipment used in chess, characterized by its rigid 8x8 grid. In this literal sense, it is a concrete object associated with precision, competition, and intellectual rigor.
When used metaphorically, the word shifts to a high-register political or strategic context. It describes a scenario where individuals, nations, or assets are viewed as pawns in a larger game of power. This usage carries a connotation of cold calculation and manipulation, suggesting that the actors involved are being controlled by external forces for a strategic end.
Meanings
Examples
He carefully placed the white king on the chessboard.
Where did you leave the chessboard after the game?
The old wooden chessboard was a family heirloom passed down through generations.
I can see the entire city as a giant chessboard where I move my agents.
The prime minister viewed the diplomatic crisis as a complex chessboard.
They are just pawns on a global chessboard controlled by unseen forces.
The general treated the battlefield like a chessboard to outmaneuver the enemy.
The general treated the battlefield like a chessboard to outmaneuver the enemy.