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    gambit
    /ˈɡambɪt/

    noun

    • 1. an act or remark that is calculated to gain an advantage, especially at the outset of a situation: "his resignation was a tactical gambit"
    • 2. (in chess) an opening move in which a player makes a sacrifice, typically of a pawn, for the sake of a compensating advantage: "he tried the dubious Budapest gambit"

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  2. Gambit is a noun that means a clever action or remark that involves risk and aims to achieve an advantage. Learn how to use it in different contexts, such as games, conversations and politics, and see translations in other languages.

    • Gambit: Indonesian Translation

      gambit translate: gambit, cara/langkah pembukaan permainan...

    • Traditional

      GAMBIT translate: 聰明的行為, 精心策劃的一招;(常指帶有風險的)策略;險招,...

  3. Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of the word gambit, which can mean a chess opening, a remark, or a calculated move. See examples of gambit in sentences and related phrases and articles.

  4. Gambit definition: an opening in which a player seeks to obtain some advantage by sacrificing a pawn or piece.. See examples of GAMBIT used in a sentence.

  5. Learn the meaning of gambit as a chess move, a tactic, or a remark. See synonyms, pronunciation, word origin, and usage examples from various sources.

  6. A gambit is a strategic move, often in chess but also in politics or business, where a player sacrifices something up front for future gain. The noun gambit comes from an Italian word, gambetto, which means “tripping up.”

  7. Gambit is a noun that means an opening move in chess or a maneuver to gain an advantage. Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of gambit from various dictionaries and sources.

  8. Learn the meaning of gambit as a noun in English, with pictures, pronunciation and usage notes. Find out how to use gambit in a conversation or a game of chess, and see synonyms and related words.