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gam [ gam ]


noun  (plural gams)
Definition:
 
1. migrating whales: a group of migrating whales

2. social visit between whalers: a social visit between whalers or other sailors, especially while at sea ( informal )



verb  (past and past participle gammed, present participle gam·ming, 3rd person present singular gams)
Definition:
 
1. intransitive verb meet up: to meet socially, especially at sea

2. transitive verb to chat with somebody: to visit with somebody socially

[Mid-19th century. Origin ?]
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