: a weedy annual European bromegrass (Bromus secalinus) widely naturalized in North America as a weed especially in grain
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: any of several weedy bromegrasses related to chess
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Those who willingly serve as chess pieces will be deserted in the end.—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025 Woodson projects as a versatile chess piece in Mike Macdonald’s defense, which often utilizes three safeties.—Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025 Research has found evidence that playing chess may result in improved brain function, memory, cognitive abilities, and strategic thinking.—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025 Emmanuel operates differently, quietly discerning his every move like a chess player.—Ugonnaora Owoh, Essence, 20 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chess
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Etymology
Noun (1)
Middle English chesse, ches, esches, borrowed from Anglo-French escheks, eschez "game of chess" — more at check entry 2
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