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  1. gambit:


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Detailed Synonyms for gambit in English

gambit:

gambit [the ~] noun

  1. the gambit
    the gambit
  2. the gambit
    – a chess move early in the game in which the player sacrifices minor pieces in order to obtain an advantageous position 1
    the gambit
    – a chess move early in the game in which the player sacrifices minor pieces in order to obtain an advantageous position 1
  3. the gambit
    – a maneuver in a game or conversation 1
    the gambit; the stratagem; the ploy
    – a maneuver in a game or conversation 1
  4. the gambit
    – an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker 1
    the gambit; the ploy
    – an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker 1

Related Words for "gambit":

  • gambits

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Related Definitions for "gambit":

  1. a chess move early in the game in which the player sacrifices minor pieces in order to obtain an advantageous position1
  2. a maneuver in a game or conversation1
  3. an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker1