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woodpusher

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  • noun informal, pejorative, sarcastic A chess player who is not good at the game.

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wood +‎ pusher, referring to a player who is merely 'pushing wood' rather than playing a skilled game.

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  • vendingmachine commented on the word woodpusher

    n. A chess player who is not good at the game.

    July 14, 2015