gamba | (noun) viol that is the bass member of the viol family with approximately the range of the cello | Synonyms: bass viol, viola da gamba |
---|
gambist | (noun) a musician who performs upon the viola da gamba | - |
---|
gambit | (noun) a chess move early in the game in which the player sacrifices minor pieces in order to obtain an advantageous position | - |
---|
(noun) a maneuver in a game or conversation | Synonyms: ploy, stratagem |
(noun) an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker | Synonyms: ploy |
gamble | (noun) a risky act or venture | - |
---|
(noun) money that is risked for possible monetary gain | - |
(verb) play games for money | - |
(verb) take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome | Synonyms: adventure, chance, hazard, risk, run a risk, take a chance, take chances |
gambler | (noun) a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events | - |
---|
(noun) someone who risks loss or injury in the hope of gain or excitement | Synonyms: risk taker |
gambling | (adjective) preoccupied with the pursuit of pleasure and especially games of chance | Synonyms: betting, card-playing, dissipated, sporting |
---|
(noun) the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize) | Synonyms: gaming, play |
gamboge | (noun) a strong yellow color | Synonyms: lemon, lemon yellow, maize |
---|
(noun) a gum resin used as a yellow pigment and a purgative | - |
gambol | (noun) gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement | Synonyms: caper, frolic, play, romp |
---|
(verb) play boisterously | Synonyms: cavort, disport, frisk, frolic, lark, lark about, rollick, romp, run around, skylark, sport |
gambrel | (noun) a gable roof with two slopes on each side and the lower slope being steeper | Synonyms: gambrel roof |
---|