Definitions for gambit
ˈgæm bɪtgam·bit

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. gambit, ploynoun

   an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker

2. ploy, gambit, stratagemnoun

   a maneuver in a game or conversation

3. gambitnoun

   a chess move early in the game in which the player sacrifices minor pieces in order to obtain an advantageous position

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. gambitnoun

   An opening in chess, in which a minor piece (often a pawn) is sacrificed to gain an advantage.

   Her clever opening gambit gave her an advantage.

2. gambitnoun

   Any ploy or stratagem.

   Their promise to lower taxes is clearly an election-year gambit.

3. gambitnoun

   A remark intended to open a conversation.

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1. Gambit

   A gambit (from ancient Italian gambetto, meaning "to trip") is a chess opening in which a player, more often White, sacrifices material, usually a pawn, with the hope of achieving a resulting advantageous position. Some well-known examples are the King's Gambit (1.e4 e5 2.f4), Queen's Gambit (1.d4 d5 2.c4), and Evans Gambit (1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Bc5 4.b4). A gambit used by Black may also be called a gambit, e.g. the Latvian Gambit (1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 f5), or Englund Gambit (1.d4 e5); but is sometimes called a "countergambit", e.g. the Albin Countergambit (1.d4 d5 2.c4 e5) and Greco Countergambit (an old-fashioned name for the Latvian Gambit). The word "gambit" was originally applied to chess openings in 1561 by Spanish priest Ruy López de Segura, from an Italian expression dare il gambetto (to put a leg forward in order to trip someone). López studied this maneuver, and so the Italian word gained the Spanish form gambito that led to French gambit, which has influenced the English spelling of the word. The broader sense of "opening move meant to gain advantage" was first recorded in English in 1855."Gambit" is also sometimes used to describe similar tactics used by politicians or business people in a struggle with rivals in their respective fields.

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1. gambit

   A gambit refers to a strategic move or maneuver in a game or competition, typically in chess, where a player sacrifices something in order to gain an advantageous position or achieve a specific goal. It involves taking calculated risks early on to surprise or unsettle the opponent, with the intention of ultimately achieving a favorable outcome or advantage. Gambits are often used to seize control, gain momentum, or create opportunities for success in a strategic or competitive setting.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Gambitnoun

   a mode of opening the game, in which a pawn is sacrificed to gain an attacking position

2. Etymology: [F. gambit, cf. It. gambitto gambit, a tripping up. See Gambol, n.]

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1. Gambit

   A gambit is a chess opening in which a player, most often White, sacrifices material, usually a pawn, with the hope of achieving a resulting advantageous position. Some well-known examples are the King's Gambit, Queen's Gambit, and Evans Gambit. A gambit used by Black may also be called a gambit, but is sometimes called a "countergambit". The word "gambit" was originally applied to chess openings in 1561 by Spanish priest Rúy López de Segura, from an Italian expression dare il gambetto. Lopez studied this maneuver, and so the Italian word gained the Spanish form gambito that led to French gambit, which has influenced the English spelling of the word. The broader sense of "opening move meant to gain advantage" was first recorded in English in 1855.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Gambit

   gam′bit, n. a mode of opening a game of chess by sacrificing a pawn early in the game for the purpose of making a powerful attack. [It. gambetto, a tripping up—gamba, leg.]

Matched Categories

1. • Chess Move
   • Maneuver
   • Remark

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of gambit in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of gambit in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of gambit in a Sentence

1. Adam Schiff:

   With this latest gambit, however, the Majority seeks to selectively and misleadingly characterize classified information in an effort to protect the President at any cost.

2. David Ionovich Bronstein:

   There is not a single true chess player in the world whose heart does not beat faster at the mere sound of such long beloved and familiar words as gambit games.

3. Michael Vatis:

   Humans are always the weak link, it's almost always easier to exploit a human through some social engineering gambit than it is to crack, you know, some technological defensive measure.

4. Larry Shannon Hargrove:

   Larry Shannon Hargrove theorizes that Republicans have brought impeachment charges against Bill Clinton because' he wears dark glasses and plays a saxophone,' which is one gambit the White House defense team didn't try in the Senate. he came to Austin one time and the Democratic committee or whatever you call it, gave me a pass to get out on the runway and I got a chance to shake his hand. I had one of those CDs in my hand. He just gave me a big smile and a hug. He said' bless you.'.

5. Sinan Ulgen:

   It will be seen as the party that has forced early elections on a recalcitrant Turkish electorate at a time when there are severe challenges, both from the security perspective and also economically, the drawback to this gambit for Erdogan is that if the AK Party ends up losing votes, we may start to see more open dissatisfaction about his influence.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=gambit
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Gambit
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gambit
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gambit
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=gambit
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=gambit
8. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=gambit