gambit

C2
Pronunciation
/ˈɡæmbɪt/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

An opening in chess, in which a minor piece or a pawn is sacrificed to gain an advantage.

Example Sentences
  • Her clever gambit gave her an advantage.
2 Definition

Any ploy or stratagem.

Example Sentences
  • Their promise to lower taxes is clearly an election-year gambit.
3 Definition

A remark intended to open a conversation.

Verb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

To sacrifice (a pawn or minor piece) to gain an advantage.