Associations to the word «Gambit»
Noun
Adverb
Wiktionary
GAMBIT, noun. An opening in chess, in which a minor piece (often a pawn) is sacrificed to gain an advantage.
GAMBIT, noun. Any ploy or stratagem.
GAMBIT, noun. A remark intended to open a conversation.
Dictionary definition
GAMBIT, noun. An opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker.
GAMBIT, noun. A maneuver in a game or conversation.
GAMBIT, noun. A chess move early in the game in which the player sacrifices minor pieces in order to obtain an advantageous position.
Wise words
To use the same words is not a sufficient guarantee of
understanding; one must use the same words for the same
genus of inward experience; ultimately one must have one's
experiences in common.