"Pawns" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Small pieces used in playing certain board games, such as chess and checkers, that are considered to be of less value than other pieces on the board.
Pawnable refers to something that can be pawned, which means to exchange it for a loan, typically at a pawnshop, by using it as collateral. In this sense, pawnable means capable of being pawned or hypothecated. For example, a pawnable item could be a piece of jewelry, a watch, or even a valuable collectible.
A pawnbroker is a person or business that lends money at high interest rates against the collateral of personal items of value, such as jewelry, watches, or other valuable possessions, that can be redeemed once the loan is repaid. In other words, a pawnbroker acts as a lender and a second-hand dealer, offering a temporary loan to an individual in exchange for an item of value, which is kept by the pawnbroker until the loan is repaid, usually with interest.
A pawnshop is a small business that lends money to people in exchange for valuable items, typically jewelry, electronics, or other valuable goods. The person giving up the item usually receives a small percentage of the item's value in cash, and the pawnshop retains the item until the borrower returns with the money to redeem it. If the borrower does not return to reclaim the item, the pawnshop can sell it to recoup their losses.
Pawtucket is a city located in Rhode Island, United States. It is best known as the city where the famous American beer, Pawtucket Patriot Ale, was brewed. However, the most well-known association with Pawtucket is likely the fictional character Peter Griffin, the main character of the popular animated TV show "Family Guy", who claims to be from Pawtucket.