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  1. 1. n. A mode of opening the game, in which a pawn is sacrificed to gain an attacking position. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker Source: wordnet
  3. 3. n. a maneuver in a game or conversation Source: wordnet
  4. 4. n. a chess move early in the game in which the player sacrifices minor pieces in order to obtain an advantageous position Source: wordnet
  5. 5. A mode of opening the game, in which a pawn is sacrificed to gain an attacking position. Source: webster
  6. 6. A mode of opening the game, in which a pawn is sacrificed togain an attacking position. Source: adambom
  7. 7. n:100 n. an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker n. a chess move early in the game in which the player sacrifices minor pieces in order to obtain an advantageous position Source: ecdict

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