N. deceptive scheme. A "stratagem" is a deceptive scheme or trick used to attain an objective, often in a military or game context.
N. deceptive scheme. Una "stratagem" es un plan o truco engañoso para lograr un objetivo, a menudo en un contexto militar o de juego.
| Word | stratagem |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | N. |
| Definition | deceptive scheme. |
| Sentence | Though Wellington's forces seemed to be in full retreat, in reality their withdrawal was a stratagem intended to lure the enemy away from its sheltered position. |
Tags: psat, hf
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