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game noun
\ ˈgām \
Definition of game (Entry 1 of 4)
1a(1) : activity engaged in for diversion or amusement : PLAY
(2) : the equipment for a game
b : often derisive or mocking jesting : FUN, SPORT
make game of a nervous player
2a : a procedure or strategy for gaining an end : TACTIC
b : an illegal or shady scheme or maneuver : RACKET
3a(1) : a physical or mental competition conducted according to rules with the participants in direct opposition to each other
(2) : a division of a larger contest
(3) : the number of points necessary to win
(4) : points scored in certain card games (as in all fours) by a player whose cards count up the highest
(5) : the manner of playing in a contest
(6) : the set of rules governing a game
(7) : a particular aspect or phase of play in a game or sport
a football team's kicking game
b games plural : organized athletics
c(1) : a field of gainful activity : LINE
the newspaper game
(2) : any activity undertaken or regarded as a contest involving rivalry, strategy, or struggle
the dating game
the game of politics
also : the course or period of such an activity
got into aviation early in the game
(3) : area of expertise : SPECIALTY sense 3
comedy is not my game
4a(1) : animals under pursuit or taken in hunting
especially : wild animals hunted for sport or food
(2) : the flesh of game animals
b archaic : PLUCK
c : a target or object especially of ridicule or attack —often used in the phrase fair game
game verb
gamed; gaming
Definition of game (Entry 2 of 4)
intransitive verb
: to play for a stake
transitive verb
1 archaic : to lose or squander by gambling
2 : to take dishonest advantage of : CHEAT
game the tax system
game adjective (1)
Definition of game (Entry 3 of 4)
1a : having or showing a resolute unyielding spirit
b : willing or ready to proceed
were game for anything
2 : of or relating to game
game laws
game adjective (2)
Definition of game (Entry 4 of 4)
: LAME
a game leg