Word Meaning
ईरा
eera
hinoun
Meaning
A pawn or minor chess piece sacrificed to avert check or defeat.
Detailed Meaning
In chess terminology, 'eera' refers to a pawn or expendable minor piece. In this couplet, it represents a minor sacrifice offered under pressure to neutralize a looming threat and protect the king from check (kisht). It emphasizes endurance, tact, and steadfastness in the face of calamity.
Etymology
Urdu/Hindustani chess terminology, of uncertain regional origin.
Usage
In classical Urdu poetry, it is used within the tradition of chess imagery (shatranj-bazi) to symbolize tactical concession.
Examples
sacrificing the eera to escape a check
giving up an eera to protect the game
Synonyms
प्यादाबैदक़
Related Words
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