/bringk"meuhn ship'/ , n.
the technique or practice of maneuvering a dangerous situation to the limits of tolerance or safety in order to secure the greatest advantage, esp. by creating diplomatic crises.
Also, brinksmanship /bringks"meuhn ship'/ .
[ 1955-60; BRINK + -MANSHIP, with brink ( s )- by analogy with SPORTSMANSHIP, etc. ]