gambit

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Synonyms: ambit, gambia, gambist, gambet, gambir

Antonyms: ambit, gambia, gambist, gambet, gambir

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|chess}} An [[opening]] in [[chess]] in which [[material]] is [[sacrifice]]d to [[gain]] an [[advantage]].
2. Any [[ploy]] or [[stratagem]].
3. A [[remark]] intended to open a [[conversation]].

Verb

1. {{lb|en|chess|transitive}} To [[sacrifice]] (a pawn or minor piece) to [[gain]] an [[advantage]].

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