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4 definitions found 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 1.6 [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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