Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gamb
noun
/ɡæm/
Definition
A term often used to refer to a leg, especially in the context of a hind leg of an animal, or in slang referring to a person’s leg.
Examples
- The cowboy admired the way the horse moved, noting how strong its gamb was.
- She tripped and fell, scraping her gamb on the rough pavement.
- The athlete’s agility was evident in his smooth gamb movements during the race.
Meaning
In a more casual context, ‘gamb’ is often used as a slang term to describe someone’s leg. Additionally, it can pertain to the leg work of certain animals, particularly in descriptions of their movement or posture.
Synonyms
- leg
- limb
- appendage
