Gambit
Pronunciation: /ˈɡæmbɪt/
Gambit (noun)
- a move in chess where a player risks a piece for a better position later.
- a clever action or plan used to gain an advantage.
- a remark made to start a conversation or gain an advantage.
Examples
- He used a gambit to gain an early advantage in the match.
- The gambit sacrificed a pawn for better positioning.
Common collocations: opening gambit, play a gambit, bold gambit, risky gambit, execute a gambit