ETYM Old Eng. game, gamen, AS. gamen, gomen, play, sport; akin to OS., Old High Germ., and Icel. gaman, Dan. gammen mirth, merriment, OSw. gamman joy. Related to Gammon a game, Backgammon, Gamble.
1. A contest with rules to determine a winner.
2. An amusement or pastime.
3. The equipment needed to play a game.
4. Animal hunted for food or sport.
5. The flesh of wild animals that is used for food.
6. Informal terms for an occupation; SYN. biz.
1. A contest in which two or more persons or teams compete.
2. The score needed to win a match.
1. An activity (especially by children) that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules; SYN. child's play.
2. Gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement; SYN. frolic, romp, gambol, caper.
3. A dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage; SYN. drama.
4. Utilization or exercise
5. A state in which action is feasible
6. A preset plan of action in team sports
7. The act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully.
1. A cord or rope or cable that is hanging loosely
2. A stretch of water without current or movement
3. The condition of being loose (not taut); SYN. slackness.
1. An activity (especially by children) that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules; SYN. child's play.
2. Gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement; SYN. frolic, romp, gambol, caper.
3. A dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage; SYN. drama.
4. Utilization or exercise
5. A state in which action is feasible
6. A preset plan of action in team sports
7. The act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully.
1. A cord or rope or cable that is hanging loosely
2. A stretch of water without current or movement
3. The condition of being loose (not taut); SYN. slackness.