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gambit

The correct spelling is gambit.

How to pronounce gambit

/ˈɡæmbɪt/
noun

IPA: /ˈɡæmbɪt/

Say it like: Gam-bit

The correct spelling is gambit. An opening in chess, in which a minor piece or a pawn is sacrificed to gain an advantage. For example: "Her clever gambit gave her an advantage."

Usage Examples

Her clever gambit gave her an advantage.

Their promise to lower taxes is clearly an election-year gambit.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An opening in chess, in which a minor piece or a pawn is sacrificed to gain an advantage.
  2. 2.Any ploy or stratagem.
  3. 3.A remark intended to open a conversation.

verb

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

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