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gambit
gambit
/ˈgæmbɪt/
noun
A chess move early in the game in which the player sacrifices minor pieces in order to obtain an advantageous position
(
gambit
)
a chess move early in the game in which the player sacrifices minor pieces in order to obtain an advantageous position
A maneuver in a game or conversation
(
gambit
,
ploy
,
stratagem
)
a maneuver in a game or conversation
An opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker
(
gambit
,
ploy
)
an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker
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