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queening

American  
[kwee-ning] / ˈkwi nɪŋ /

noun

Chess.
  1. promotion.


Etymology

Origin of queening

queen + -ing 1

Example Sentences

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Black can’t be stopped from finally queening the charmed a-pawn, and White resigns the final position as mate is in the offing on 79.

From Washington Times • Nov. 28, 2023

Rxc5 Rxf3, when’s Sorokin’s pieces cover each other magnificently and the passed d-pawn nears the queening square.

From Washington Times • Aug. 17, 2022

Kxg2 b5!, and White resigns as he has no pawn on b2 to stop Black’s a-pawn from queening after 49. axb5 a4.

From Washington Times • Mar. 29, 2022

There would have been no Elton John, queening in front of millions, or David Bowie, who freely credited Little Richard’s inspiration.

From New York Times • May 11, 2020

It was early, only a quarter past ten, and the night was now superb, the sky a clear, starless blue with the great moon queening it alone.

From Miss Maitland Private Secretary by Bonner, Geraldine