1. a person’s leg, especially a woman’s leg
Usage: informal; somewhat dated
2. a social visit or conversation between whaling ships at sea
Usage: nautical; historical

1. to visit socially, especially between whaling ships
Usage: nautical; historical

Examples

• The dancer showed off her shapely gams on stage.
• She crossed her gams elegantly while sitting.
• The two whaling ships had a gam in the middle of the ocean.
• The captains decided to gam for news from home.
• During the gam, the crews exchanged letters and supplies.
• The sailors were eager to gam with the passing vessel.