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gambiting

gambiting is the present participle and gerund of gambit.

Meaning of gambit

Verb

gambit (third-person singular simple present gambits, present participle gambiting, simple past and past participle gambited)

  1. (transitive) To sacrifice (a pawn or minor piece) to gain an advantage.

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Questions about gambiting

What is gambiting the present participle and gerund of?
Gambiting is the present participle and gerund of gambit.

Words near gambiting in the dictionary

  1. gambisons
  2. gambist
  3. gambists
  4. gambit
  5. gambited
  6. gambiting
  7. gambits
  8. gamble
  9. gamble-play
  10. gambled
  11. gambler

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