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.
pawn - a person used by another to gain an end cat's-paw, instrument assistant, helper, help, supporter - a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; my invaluable assistant; they hired additional help to finish the work