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Gambit

nounid 61628·updated May 18, 2026
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a chess move early in the game in which the player sacrifices minor pieces in order to obtain an advantageous position

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synonym
ploy
plural
Gambits
possessive
Gambit's
pluralpossessive
Gambits'

Framework definitions

Wordset Dictionary3 sensesview framework →
§1
a chess move early in the game in which the player sacrifices minor pieces in order to obtain an advantageous position
§2
a maneuver in a game or conversation
§3
an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker

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