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Definition gambit in American English

gambit noun

[countable] noun
/ˈɡæmbɪt/
1

something that you say or do in an attempt to gain an advantage

Example

a diplomatic gambit designed to break the stalemate

Example

an opening gambit in a game of seduction

Synonyms and related words
attempt effort struggle
2

a series of moves that you can make at the beginning of a game of chess when you offer a piece, usually a pawn, in order to get an advantage

Synonyms and related words
bishop capture castle
Definition gambit in American English