1. plural of knight; warriors of medieval times who served a lord or king, typically mounted and armored
Usage: historical
2. plural of knight; men given an honorary title by a monarch for service or merit
Usage: British honors system
3. plural of knight; chess pieces shaped like a horse’s head that move in an L-shaped pattern
Usage: chess

Examples

• The knights rode into battle wearing heavy armor.
• King Arthur’s knights sat at the Round Table.
• Several knights were honored at the ceremony.
• The queen created new knights for their charitable work.
• He moved both knights to the center of the chessboard.
• Knights can jump over other pieces in chess.
• Medieval knights followed a code of chivalry.