Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

gammed

adjective

ɡæm(d)

Definition

Having gammed refers to someone or something that has been made lame or disabled in one leg, particularly in the context of a horse or animal who’s leg has been injured or affected in a way that alters its normal movement.

Examples

The horse was gammed after it sustained an injury during the race.
Despite being gammed, the hound managed to chase the rabbit for a while.

Meaning

The term ‘gammed’ is often used when describing animals, especially in relation to their locomotion and how injuries affect their ability to walk or run.