Definition of game

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Game (v. i.) The use or practice of such a game; a single match at play; a single contest; as, a game at cards..

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Parchesi :: Parchesi (n.) A game, somewhat resembling backgammon, originating in India..
Hunter :: Hunter (n.) A dog that scents game, or is trained to the chase; a hunting dog..
Gaffle :: Gaffle (n.) An artificial spur or gaff for gamecocks.
Skittle :: Skittle (a.) Pertaining to the game of skittles.
Game :: Game (n.) To play for a stake or prize; to use cards, dice, billiards, or other instruments, according to certain rules, with a view to win money or other thing waged upon the issue of the contest; to gamble..
Tilt :: Tilt (v. i.) To run or ride, and thrust with a lance; to practice the military game or exercise of thrusting with a lance, as a combatant on horseback; to joust; also, figuratively, to engage in any combat or movement resembling that of horsemen tilting with lances..
Ischiocapsular :: Ischiocapsular (a.) Of or pertaining to the ischium and the capsule of the hip joint; as, the ischiocapsular ligament..
Skunk :: Skunk (v. t.) In games of chance and skill: To defeat (an opponent) (as in cards) so that he fails to gain a point, or (in checkers) to get a king..
Wind :: Wind (v. t.) To perceive or follow by the scent; to scent; to nose; as, the hounds winded the game..
Shooting :: Shooting (n.) A wounding or killing with a firearm; specifically (Sporting), the killing of game; as, a week of shooting..
"""cover-point " :: Cover-point (n.) The fielder in the games of cricket and lacrosse who supports point..
Lurch :: Lurch (n.) An old game played with dice and counters; a variety of the game of tables.
Stillicide :: Still-hunt (n.) A hunting for game in a quiet and cautious manner, or under cover; stalking; hence, colloquially, the pursuit of any object quietly and cautiously..
Forest :: Forest (n.) A large extent or precinct of country, generally waste and woody, belonging to the sovereign, set apart for the keeping of game for his use, not inclosed, but distinguished by certain limits, and protected by certain laws, courts, and officers of its own..
Chase :: Chase (v. t.) To pursue eagerly, as hunters pursue game..
Check :: Check (v. i.) To turn, when in pursuit of proper game, and fly after other birds..
Gameless :: Gameless (a.) Destitute of game.
Battue :: Battue (v. t.) The wanton slaughter of game.
Aftergame :: Aftergame (n.) A second game; hence, a subsequent scheme or expedient..
Three-handed :: Three-handed (a.) Said of games or contests where three persons play against each other, or two against one; as, a three-handed game of cards..
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