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Knight (Noun)

Originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit.

Nouns denoting people.

He was elevated to the status of a knight for his philanthropic efforts, earning him a prestigious title in the eyes of the royal family.
Sir Elton John, a renowned singer and songwriter, was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in recognition of his contributions to music.
During the Middle Ages, only men of noble birth could aspire to become a knight and participate in the prestigious tournaments.
The legendary King Arthur was often accompanied by a group of trusted knights who shared his vision of justice and honor.
After dedicating his life to medical research and discovering life-saving treatments, Dr. Smith was named a knight by the British monarch in an honorary ceremony.

A chessman shaped to resemble the head of a horse; can move two squares horizontally and one vertically (or vice versa).

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The knight moved diagonally to capture the opponent's pawn.
Her favorite chess piece was the white knight positioned on her right side.
He placed the knight on the board, carefully anticipating his next move.
As the game progressed, she found herself relying heavily on her trusty knight.
With this clever strategy, he used his knight to outmaneuver the opponent's queen.