gambit

1. (noun) a chess move early in the game in which the player sacrifices minor pieces in order to obtain an advantageous position
Related Words: chess move

2. (noun) an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker
Synonyms: ploy
Related Words: comment, remark

3. (noun) a maneuver in a game or conversation
Synonyms: ploy, stratagem
Related Words: maneuver, maneuvering, manoeuvering, manoeuvre, tactical maneuver, tactical manoeuver



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