estratagema — meaning in English

English meaning

• gambit noun In chess, an opening move where a player deliberately gives up a pawn or piece to gain a stronger position.
• gimmick noun A clever trick, feature, or gadget used mainly to attract attention rather than add real value.
• ploy noun A cunning tactic or trick used to gain an advantage.
• stratagem noun A clever plan or trick, especially one meant to outwit an opponent.

Senses

estratagema is used for these senses in English:

• gambit Any ploy or stratagem.
• gimmick A ploy or strategy used to attract attention or gain traction.
• ploy A tactic, strategy, or scheme.
• stratagem Specifically, such a tactic or artifice in military operation.

gambit — full definition

1. noun In chess, an opening move where a player deliberately gives up a pawn or piece to gain a stronger position.
2. noun Any calculated move or strategy, especially one that involves an initial small sacrifice or risk for a later advantage.
3. noun A remark made to start or steer a conversation.

gimmick — full definition

1. noun A clever trick, feature, or gadget used mainly to attract attention rather than add real value.
2. verb To fit or rig something with a hidden trick or device.

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