Gam /(găm)/

Gam

n.
  1. A herd, or school, of whales. (Naut.)
  2. A visit between whalers at sea; a holding of social intercourse between those on different vessels at sea, or (Local U. S.) between persons ashore. Local U. S.
  3. A visit between whalers at sea; a holding of social intercourse between those on different vessels at sea, or (Local U. S.) between persons ashore. Local U. S.

Gam

n.
  1. a leg. [slang]

Gam

v. i.

imp. & p. p. Gammed; p. pr. & vb. n. Gam"ming

  1. To gather in a gam; -- said of whales. (Naut.) Local, U. S.

Gam

v. t.
  1. To have a gam with; to pay a visit to, esp. among whalers at sea. (Naut.)