GAMBIT


Meaning of GAMBIT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈɡæmbɪt ]

n. 1 a chess opening in which a player sacrifices a piece or pawn to secure an advantage. 2 an opening move in a discussion etc. 3 a trick or device. [earlier gambett f. It. gambetto tripping up f. gamba leg]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.