What does gambit mean?
Gambit means (chess) An opening in chess in which material is sacrificed to gain an advantage..
Gambit
/ˈɡæmbɪt/ · noun
Meaning
(chess) An opening in chess in which material is sacrificed to gain an advantage..
Definitions by Sense
- (chess) An opening in chess in which material is sacrificed to gain an advantage.
- Any ploy or stratagem.
- A remark intended to open a conversation.
- (chess, transitive) To sacrifice (a pawn or minor piece) to gain an advantage.
Example Sentences
Her clever gambit gave her an advantage.
Their promise to lower taxes is clearly an election-year gambit.
The Red Holocaust is best interpreted in this light as the bitter fruit of an^([sic]) utopian gambit that was socially misengineered into a dystopic nightmare by despots in humanitarian disguise.
An opening sequence, featuring a de-aged Ford playing a younger Indy, is a bold and nostalgic gambit, offering a glimpse of what you've missed.
Synonyms for gambit
Antonyms for gambit
Related Words
Word Forms
- gambits
- gambett
- gambiting
- gambited
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for gambit?
Common synonyms include stratagem, ploy.
What is the opposite of gambit?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use gambit in a sentence?
Her clever gambit gave her an advantage.
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