It isnât the gene thatâs dominant or recessive, itâs the trait. In biology, we call traits âallelesâ. Things like âI have blue eyesâ or âmy blood cells do not function properlyâ are traits. Traits are caused by genes.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition: Pawn pawn, n. something given as security for the repayment of money or the performance of a promise: state of being pledged.âv.t. to give in pledge.âns.
Learner's definition of PAWN. [count]. 1. : one of the eight small pieces that have the least value in the game of chess â see picture at chess. 2. : a person or group that does not have much power and that is controlled by a more powerful person or group â usually + in. He became a pawn in the power struggle.[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples. pawn /ËpÉËn/ verb. pawns; pawned; pawning.pawn. /ËpÉËn/. verb. pawns; pawned; pawning. Learner's definition of PAWN. [+ object]. : to give (something that you own) to a pawnbroker in exchange for money. She was forced to pawn her diamond ring.earner's definition of PAWN. [count]. 1. : one of the eight small pieces that have the least value in the game of chess â see picture at chess. 2. : a person or group that does not have much power and that is controlled by a more powerful person or group â usually + in. He became a pawn in the power struggle.