Definition of Gambit

Noun: gambit  gam-bit

  1. An opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker
    - ploy
     
  2. A tactic or manoeuvre intended to gain an advantage
    - ploy, stratagem
     
  3. A chess move early in the game in which the player sacrifices minor pieces in order to obtain an advantageous position

See also:
gambist
gambits

Anagrams containing the word gambit

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