Ham

noun

/ˈhæːm/

Word Frequency: 3.9

Definitions

1.nounThe region back of the knee joint; the popliteal space; the hock.

2.nounA thigh and buttock of an animal slaughtered for meat.

3.nounMeat from the thigh of a hog cured for food.

"a little piece of ham for the cat"

4.nounThe back of the thigh.

5.nounElectronic mail that is wanted; mail that is not spam or junk mail.

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