Gaming Strategies

adjective able to use both hands with equal skill

• The ambidextrous pianist impressed the audience with his ability to play complex pieces with both hands equally well.
• My friend is so cool, he's ambidextrous and can write with both hands!
• Dude, that guy is totally ambi, he can do everything with both hands!
• She was ambidextrous when it came to handling difficult situations, always finding a way to navigate through challenges with ease.

noun a surprise attack by people lying in wait in a concealed position

• The soldiers set up an ambush to catch the enemy off guard.
• We need to ambush them before they see us coming.
• Let's pull an ambush on them and surprise them completely.
• The unexpected news was like an emotional ambush, leaving her speechless.

noun a sustained fight between large organized armed forces

verb to engage in a battle or struggle

• The battle between the two countries lasted for several weeks.
• We won the battle against the rival team last night!
• That battle was lit, bro!
• She is facing a tough battle with her inner demons.

noun an intense campaign or effort

verb to attack or defeat quickly and decisively

• The military launched a blitz to quickly overwhelm the enemy forces.
• The team went on a blitz to score as many points as possible.
• Let's blitz through this project so we can finish early.
• The company faced a blitz of negative feedback after the product launch.

noun a sharp turn or curve in a road or track

verb to engage in deceitful or dishonest behavior

• The driver skillfully navigated the chicane on the racetrack.
• Watch out for that chicane coming up ahead, it's a tricky one!
• I hate driving through that chicane, it always messes me up.
• The negotiations hit a chicane when the terms couldn't be agreed upon.

noun a mistake or error in playing a game or sport

verb to play or perform incorrectly or poorly

• The tennis player made a critical misplay in the final set of the match.
• I can't believe I misplayed that easy shot during the game.
• She totally misplayed her chance to impress the judges with her performance.
• His decision to invest in that company turned out to be a costly misplay.

noun a settlement or position at a distance from a main center

• The military established an outpost in the remote region to monitor enemy movements.
• We should check out that outpost on the edge of town, it looks interesting.
• Let's hit up that outpost for some cool pics to post on social media.
• The small bookstore served as an outpost for literature lovers in the bustling city.

verb to remove or take away something by plucking or pulling it off

adverb in a manner that involves removing or taking away something by plucking or pulling it off

• The sniper was able to pick off enemy soldiers from a great distance.
• I saw the quarterback pick off the opposing team's pass.
• The detective was able to pick off the suspect during the stakeout.
• The team was able to pick off key players from the competition, securing their victory.

noun a sudden attack on an enemy by troops, aircraft, or other armed forces

verb to conduct a sudden attack on an enemy

• The police conducted a raid on the suspected drug den.
• Did you hear about the raid on that illegal gambling operation?
• The cops busted a raid on the party last night.
• The sudden raid of emotions overwhelmed her during the therapy session.

noun a military operation in which enemy forces surround a town or building, cutting off essential supplies, with the aim of compelling the surrender of those inside

• The castle was under siege for several weeks before finally surrendering.
• The neighborhood was under siege by construction noise all day.
• The gamers were under siege by trolls in the online chat room.
• Her mind was under siege by negative thoughts, making it hard to focus.

noun A person who is skilled at creating opportunities for scoring in sports such as basketball or soccer.

• The playmaker orchestrated a brilliant passing sequence that led to a goal.
• The playmaker set up the perfect assist for a goal.
• That playmaker is a real baller on the field.
• In business, she is the playmaker who always comes up with innovative solutions.