GAMBIT

/ˈɡæmbɪt/ ► audio Scrabble 11 Words With Friends 14

Definition

  1. noun an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker. — synonyms: ploy
  2. noun a maneuver in a game or conversation. — synonyms: ploy, stratagem
  3. noun a chess move early in the game in which the player sacrifices minor pieces in order to obtain an advantageous position.

Examples

  • “Her clever gambit gave her an advantage.”
  • “Their promise to lower taxes is clearly an election-year gambit.”

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