Word of the Day: Gambit

(Noun)

Pronunciation: ['gæm-bit]

Definition: A daring opening move in chess that sacrifices a piece for a future advantage.

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Usage: Applied first and foremost to the game of chess.

Suggested Usage: Of course, it can be applied to any daring opening move, such as a provocative statement to open a conversation or a risky business maneuver that promises long-term gains. "Buying so much of the flood plain was a risky gambit that could pay off if fish-farming becomes profitable."

Etymology: Italian gambetto "gambit", originally "tripping (up)" from gamba "leg". The same PIE root devolved into Greek kampê "bend, twist" and Lithuanian kampas "corner".

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