knight knight /ˈnaɪt/

noun

1. () Originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit  ( knight )
   originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
     The valiant knight gallantly rode into battle, defending the honor of his kingdom.
   The valiant knight gallantly rode into battle, defending the honor of his kingdom.
   
   
2. (chess) a chessman shaped to resemble the head of a horse; can move two squares horizontally and one vertically (or vice versa)  ( horse , knight )
   (chess) a chessman shaped to resemble the head of a horse; can move two squares horizontally and one vertically (or vice versa)
    The knight moves in an L shape on the chessboard
   The knight moves in an L shape on the chessboard
   
   

verb

1. Raise (someone) to knighthood  ( dub , knight )
   raise (someone) to knighthood
    The Beatles were knighted
   The Beatles were knighted