gamble : Dictionary / Wörterbuch (BEOLINGUS, TU Chemnitz)

English Dictionary: gamble	by the DICT Development Group
4 results for gamble
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
gamble n money that is risked for possible monetary gain a risky act or venture v take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome; "When you buy these stocks you are gambling" Synonym(s): gamble, chance, risk, hazard, take chances, adventure, run a risk, take a chance play games for money
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 \Gamble\, v. t. To lose or squander by gaming; -- usually with away. [bd]Bankrupts or sots who have gambled or slept away their estates.[b8] --Ames.
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.