Gammon definitions

găm'ən
A victory in backgammon reached before the loser has succeeded in removing a single piece.
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To defeat in backgammon by scoring a gammon.
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Misleading or nonsensical talk; humbug.
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To deceive or mislead.
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To talk misleadingly or deceptively.
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A cured or smoked ham.
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The lower part of a side of bacon.
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To fasten (a bowsprit) to the stem of a ship.
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The bottom end of a side of bacon.
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A smoked or cured ham or side of bacon.
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A victory in which the winner gets rid of all pieces before his or her opponent gets rid of any.
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To defeat by scoring a gammon.
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To secure (the bowsprit) to the stem of a vessel.
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Nonsense intended to deceive; humbug.
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To talk humbug (to)
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To deceive or mislead.
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The lower or hind part of a side of bacon.
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To cure bacon by salting.
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(backgammon) A victory in backgammon achieved when the opponent has not taken a single stone; (also, rarely, backgammon, the game itself).
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(backgammon) To beat by a gammon (without the opponent taking a stone).
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(nautical) A rope fastening a bowsprit to the stem of a ship (usually called a gammoning).
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To lash with ropes (on a ship).
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(dated) Chatter, ridiculous nonsense.

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(colloquial, dated) To deceive, to lie plausibly.
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(Ireland) The Shelta or Cant language of the Irish Travelling Community.
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Origin of gammon

Middle English gambon from Old North French from gambe leg from Late Latin gamba hoof gambol

Sentence Examples

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  • Monday 17th July only - Two people can dine for £ 8.95 - 8oz steak, Cajun chicken or 8oz gammon.

  • He didn't win the game tho as he got hit but he did manage to save the gammon.

  • Continue to cook the gammon, uncovered for 30 minutes.

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