English noun: gambit | |||
1. | gambit (communication) an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker | ||
Synonyms | ploy | ||
Broader (hypernym) | comment, input, remark | ||
2. | gambit (act) a maneuver in a game or conversation | ||
Synonyms | ploy, stratagem | ||
Broader (hypernym) | maneuver, manoeuvre, tactical maneuver, tactical manoeuvre | ||
3. | gambit (act) a chess move early in the game in which the player sacrifices minor pieces in order to obtain an advantageous position | ||
Broader (hypernym) | chess move | ||