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Meaning of gammon

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gammon

Pronunciation:/ˈɡæmən/

noun

Definitions

  1. A victory in backgammon achieved when the opponent has not borne off a single stone.

  2. Backgammon (the game itself).

verb

Definitions

  1. To beat by a gammon (without the opponent bearing off a stone).

gammon

Pronunciation:/ˈɡæmən/

noun

Definitions

  1. A rope fastening a bowsprit to the stem of a ship (usually called a gammoning).

verb

Definitions

  1. To lash with ropes (on a ship).