Pion: meaning, definitions and examples

This word is a shorter, less common variation of 'peon,' sometimes used in literature. It can refer to a low-ranking worker or someone who performs menial tasks. However, it is rarely used in modern English.

• The pion's daily tasks involved carrying goods and cleaning.

This term is often used metaphorically to describe someone who has little power and is being used or manipulated by others. It can also refer to the smallest and most numerous pieces in the game of chess.

• In the political game, he was nothing more than a pawn.
• She felt like a pawn in their elaborate scheme.
• He moved his pawn forward on the chessboard.

Pion is a term typically used in physics, specifically in the field of particle physics, to describe a type of subatomic particle.

• The experiment provided new insights into the behavior of the pion

Flute stop is a term used in the context of pipe organs. It refers to a type of stop used to produce a sound similar to that of a flute.

• The organist pulled the flute stop to create a light, airy tone during the recital

Soft stop is used in mechanical or electronic systems to gently halt motion or operation, preventing abrupt stops.

• The software update introduced a soft stop feature to minimize wear on the machinery