Nim

/nɪm/
noun

A strategy game where two players pick up items from distinct heaps.

They spent the evening playing nim.
Visual representation of "nim" - A strategy game where two players pick up items from distinct heaps.

Often appears as...

  • play nim
  • nim game
verb

To take or steal something.

He nims an apple from the neighbor's tree.
Visual representation of "nim" - To take or steal something.

Often appears as...

  • nim something
  • nim off

Usage tips

Disapproving

Archaic

noun

A programming language known for its efficiency and expressiveness.

Coding in nim can lead to clean and efficient programs.
Visual representation of "nim" - A programming language known for its efficiency and expressiveness.

Often appears as...

  • coding in nim
  • nim programming

Usage tips

Technical

noun

A strategy game where two players pick up items from distinct heaps.

They spent the evening playing nim.
Visual representation of "nim" - A strategy game where two players pick up items from distinct heaps.

Often appears as...

  • play nim
  • nim game
verb

To take or steal something.

He nims an apple from the neighbor's tree.
Visual representation of "nim" - To take or steal something.

Often appears as...

  • nim something
  • nim off

Usage tips

Disapproving

Archaic

noun

A programming language known for its efficiency and expressiveness.

Coding in nim can lead to clean and efficient programs.
Visual representation of "nim" - A programming language known for its efficiency and expressiveness.

Often appears as...

  • coding in nim
  • nim programming

Usage tips

Technical

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "nim"
LampPro Tip 1/3

Game Strategy

Understand tactics for choosing how many to take from a heap to enhance winning chances.

Illustration for Game Strategy
Study classic nim tactics to outsmart your opponent.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Social Interaction

Playing nim often involves social interaction and can be a casual pastime among friends.

Illustration for Social Interaction
Invite someone to play nim at the next get-together.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Math Skills

Playing nim can enhance your mathematical skills, as it involves counting and strategy.

Illustration for Math Skills
Playing nim improved my addition and subtraction speed.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Game Strategy

Understand tactics for choosing how many to take from a heap to enhance winning chances.

Illustration for Game Strategy
Study classic nim tactics to outsmart your opponent.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Social Interaction

Playing nim often involves social interaction and can be a casual pastime among friends.

Illustration for Social Interaction
Invite someone to play nim at the next get-together.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Math Skills

Playing nim can enhance your mathematical skills, as it involves counting and strategy.

Illustration for Math Skills
Playing nim improved my addition and subtraction speed.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Game Strategy

Understand tactics for choosing how many to take from a heap to enhance winning chances.

Illustration for Game Strategy
Study classic nim tactics to outsmart your opponent.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Social Interaction

Playing nim often involves social interaction and can be a casual pastime among friends.

Illustration for Social Interaction
Invite someone to play nim at the next get-together.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Math Skills

Playing nim can enhance your mathematical skills, as it involves counting and strategy.

Illustration for Math Skills
Playing nim improved my addition and subtraction speed.
Visual representation of the word "Nim"

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