luft
luft · lufts
A piece moved in front of a king to prevent a back-rank mateA piece moved in front of a king to prevent a back-rank mate.
US/lˈʌft/
Meaning
1 sensesA piece moved in front of a king to prevent a back-rank mate.
Origin
From German Luft (“air”). Doublet of lift and loft.From German Luft (“air”). Doublet of lift and loft.
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