English dictionary

gambit

/'g/&/mb/I/t/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker

noun.communication

Synonyms ploy

Source: WordNet 3.0
a maneuver in a game or conversation

noun.act

Synonyms ploy stratagem

Source: WordNet 3.0
a chess move early in the game in which the player sacrifices minor pieces in order to obtain an advantageous position

noun.act

Source: WordNet 3.0
A mode of opening the game, in which a pawn is sacrificed to gain an attacking position.

noun

Source: webster1913