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gambit meaning in Tamil

பலியாட்டம் paliyāṭṭam

/ˈɡæmbɪt/

gambit in Tamil: பலியாட்டம் (paliyāṭṭam). In English, gambit means an opening in chess in which material is sacrificed to gain an advantage.

Tamil words for gambit

chess move
பலியாட்டம் paliyāṭṭam

English meaning of gambit

  1. noun An opening in chess in which material is sacrificed to gain an advantage.
  2. noun Any ploy or stratagem.
  3. noun A remark intended to open a conversation.
  4. verb To sacrifice (a pawn or minor piece) to gain an advantage.

Full definition of gambit

gambit in a sentence

  • Her clever gambit gave her an advantage.
  • Their promise to lower taxes is clearly an election-year gambit.

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Questions about gambit in Tamil

What is the meaning of gambit in Tamil?
Gambit in Tamil is பலியாட்டம் (paliyāṭṭam).
gambit என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Gambit: பலியாட்டம் (paliyāṭṭam).
What does gambit mean in English?
Gambit means an opening in chess in which material is sacrificed to gain an advantage.

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