gamesmanship

games·man·ship  (gmzmn-shp)

n.

1. The art or practice of using tactical maneuvers to further one's aims or better one's position: "a sometimes wry, sometimes savage look at the players, political gamesmanship, turf battles and outright chaos that permeated Washington" (David M. Alpern).

2. The use in a sport or game of aggressive, often dubious tactics, such as psychological intimidation or disruption of concentration, to gain an advantage over one's opponent.

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gamesmanship

Noun

Informal the art of winning by cunning practices without actually cheating

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gamesmanship

Facetious. the use of methods that, while not dishonest or contrary to the rules, are dubious and give the user unfair advantage in a game or sport.

See also: Games

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

gamesmanship - the use of dubious (although not technically illegal) methods to win a game inequity, unfairness - injustice by virtue of not conforming with rules or standards

Translations

gamesmanship [ˈgeɪmzmənʃɪp] n → (uso de) artimañas fpl para ganar

gamesmanship [ˈgeɪmzmənʃɪp] n → roublardise f

gamesmanship [ˈgeɪmzmənʃɪp] game n → Gerissenheit f beim Spiel

gamesmanship [ˈgeɪmzmənʃɪp] n → abilità