gambit (GAM-bit) noun     1.
An opening in which a minor piece is sacrificed to obtain a strategic       advantage.
2.
A maneuver used to secure an advantage.
3.
A remark used to open or redirect a conversation.
[From Spanish gambito, from Italian gambetto (the act of tripping someone), from gamba (leg).]
"North Korea will no doubt try to gain maximum advantage by playing South    Korea, America and Japan off against each other.
If it fails to get the    result - and the cash - it wants from its new diplomatic gambit, it may    simply abandon the enterprise."
The Two Koreas: Mr Kim, Meet Mr Kim, The Economist (London),    Apr 15, 2000.
This week's theme: words from chess.
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Sin is geographical.
-Bertrand Russell, philosopher, mathematician, author,

A.Word.A.Day--gambit
gambit (GAM-bit) noun <NUMBER>.
An opening in which a minor piece is sacrificed to obtain a strategic advantage.
<NUMBER>.
A maneuver used to secure an advantage.
<NUMBER>.
A remark used to open or redirect a conversation.
[From Spanish gambito, from Italian gambetto (the act of tripping someone), from gamba (leg).]
"North Korea will no doubt try to gain maximum advantage by playing South Korea, America and Japan off against each other.
If it fails to get the result - and the cash - it wants from its new diplomatic gambit, it may simply abandon the enterprise."
The Two Koreas: Mr Kim, Meet Mr Kim, The Economist (London), Apr <NUMBER>, <NUMBER>.
This week's theme: words from chess.
............................................................................
Sin is geographical.
-Bertrand Russell, philosopher, mathematician, author,
redirect conversation spanish mathematician author gambit japan fails result remark used open bit noun number sin geographical sacrificed obtain act tripping