gam Meaning & Definition
What Does Gam Mean?
Gam is a symbol that means ISO 639-3 language code for Kandawo. As a noun, it means A person's leg, especially an attractive woman's leg. As a noun, it means A group of whales, or rarely also of other large sea animals; a pod.
Gam: Key Facts
| Part of speech | symbol, noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ɡæm// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | gams |
| Verb forms | gams, gamming, gammed |
Gam Definition (Symbol)
- ISO 639-3 language code for Kandawo.
Gam as a Noun
- A person's leg, especially an attractive woman's leg.
Noun
- A group of whales, or rarely also of other large sea animals; a pod.
- A social gathering of whalers (whaling ships).
Gam as a Verb
- To pay a social visit on another ship at sea.
- To engage in social intercourse anywhere.
Noun
- Collective noun used to refer to a group of whales, or rarely also of porpoises; a pod.
- (by extension) A social gathering of whalers (whaling ships).
Synonyms of Gam
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Gam synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Gam
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Gam in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
gam (plural gams)
gam (third-person singular simple present gams, present participle gamming, simple past and past participle gammed)
Origin of Gam
Origin 1: From Italian gamba (“leg”).[1] Doublet of gamb, gamba, jamb, and jambe. Compare gammon and ham.
Origin 2: Uncertain but surely formed within English; etymons may include game or gammon.[3]
Pronouncing Gam
You say gam as //ɡæm//. It has 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Gam
Is gam a symbol or a noun?
Gam is mainly used as a symbol, but it can also be used as a noun and a verb.
What is the plural of gam?
The plural of gam is gams.
What is the past tense of gam?
The past tense of gam is gammed. The present participle is gamming.