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Raregambit
The correct spelling is gambit.
How to pronounce gambit
/ˈɡæmbɪt/
nounIPA: /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.An opening in chess, in which a minor piece or a pawn is sacrificed to gain an advantage.
- 2.Any ploy or stratagem.
- 3.A remark intended to open a conversation.
verb
- 1.To sacrifice (a pawn or minor piece) to gain an advantage.
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