gambit vs maneuver

maneuver vs gambit

gambit and maneuver both are nouns.

gambit is not a verb while maneuver is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
gambit	Yes	No	No	No
maneuver	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, maneuver is a hypernym of gambit; that is, maneuver is a word with a broader meaning than gambit:

gambit: a maneuver in a game or conversation
maneuver: a move made to gain a tactical end

Other hypernyms of gambit include manoeuvre, tactical maneuver, tactical manoeuvre.

gambit (noun)	maneuver (noun)
a chess move early in the game in which the player sacrifices minor pieces in order to obtain an advantageous position	a move made to gain a tactical end
a maneuver in a game or conversation	an action aimed at evading an opponent
an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker	a military training exercise
	a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
	a plan for attaining a particular goal

gambit (verb)	maneuver (verb)
	perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
	direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
	act in order to achieve a certain goal

Difference between gambit and maneuver

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