Definition of game

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Game (v. i.) That which is gained, as the stake in a game; also, the number of points necessary to be scored in order to win a game; as, in short whist five points are game..

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Megalesian :: Megalesian (a.) Pertaining to, or in honor of, Cybele; as, the Megalesian games at Rome..
Cassino :: Cassino (n.) A game at cards, played by two or more persons, usually for twenty-one points..
Dummy :: Dummy (n.) The fourth or exposed hand when three persons play at a four-handed game of cards.
Stalk :: Stalk (v. t.) To approach under cover of a screen, or by stealth, for the purpose of killing, as game..
Sandpiper :: Sandpiper (n.) Any one of numerous species of small limicoline game birds belonging to Tringa, Actodromas, Ereunetes, and various allied genera of the family Tringidae..
Camping :: Camping (n.) A game of football.
Gamester :: Gamester (n.) A person who plays at games; esp., one accustomed to play for a stake; a gambler; one skilled in games..
Cockal :: Cockal (n.) The bone used in playing the game; -- called also huckle bone.
Desmoid :: Desmoid (a.) Resembling, or having the characteristics of, a ligament; ligamentous..
Carrow :: Carrow (n.) A strolling gamester.
Ante :: Ante (n.) Each player's stake, which is put into the pool before (ante) the game begins..
Trap :: Trap (n.) A wooden instrument shaped somewhat like a shoe, used in the game of trapball. It consists of a pivoted arm on one end of which is placed the ball to be thrown into the air by striking the other end. Also, a machine for throwing into the air glass balls, clay pigeons, etc., to be shot at..
Polo :: Polo (n.) A game of ball of Eastern origin, resembling hockey, with the players on horseback..
Game :: Game (v. i.) In some games, a point credited on the score to the player whose cards counts up the highest..
"draughtsman :: Draughtsman (n.) A man or piece used in the game of draughts..
Equestrian :: Equestrian (a.) Of or pertaining to horses or horsemen, or to horsemanship; as, equestrian feats, or games..
Volatile :: Volatile (n.) A winged animal; wild fowl; game.
Preservation :: Preservation (n.) The act or process of preserving, or keeping safe; the state of being preserved, or kept from injury, destruction, or decay; security; safety; as, preservation of life, fruit, game, etc.; a picture in good preservation..
Hockey :: Hockey (n.) A game in which two parties of players, armed with sticks curved or hooked at the end, attempt to drive any small object (as a ball or a bit of wood) toward opposite goals..
Tag :: Tag (v. t.) To follow closely after; esp., to follow and touch in the game of tag. See Tag, a play..
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