Hypertext Webster Gateway: "gamble"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Gamble \Gam"ble\, n.
An act of gambling; a transaction or proceeding involving
gambling; hence, anything involving similar risk or
uncertainty. [Colloq.]
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Gamble \Gam"ble\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Gambled}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Gambling}.] [Dim. of game. See 2d {Game}.]
To play or game for money or other stake.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Gamble \Gamble\, v. t.
To lose or squander by gaming; -- usually with away.
``Bankrupts or sots who have gambled or slept away their
estates.'' --Ames.
From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)
gamble
n 1: money that is risked for possible monetary gain
2: a risky act or venture
v 1: take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome; "When you
buy these stocks you are gambling" [syn: {chance}, {risk},
{hazard}, {take chances}, {adventure}, {run a risk}, {take
a chance}]
2: play games for money
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