gammoning

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Noun

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gam=mon=ing

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gammoning, n. [From 5th Gammon.].

The lashing or iron band by which the bowsprit of a vessel is secured to the stem to opposite the lifting action of the forestays. [1913 Webster]

Gammoning fashion, in the style of gammoning lashing, that is, having the turns of rope crossed. -- Gammoning hole (Naut.), a hole cut through the knee of the head of a vessel for the purpose of gammoning the bowsprit.

gammoning, n. [From 4th Gammon.].

The act of imposing upon or hoaxing a person. [1913 Webster]