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Gamble vs Hamble - What's the difference?

gamble | hamble |

As a proper noun gamble

is .

As a verb hamble is

(obsolete|transitive) to mutilate; hamstring; cut away.

gamble

English

(wikipedia gamble)

Noun

(en noun)
  • A significant risk, undertaken with a potential gain.
  • A risky venture
  • ''The sailors had taken many gambles with the sea and always won.

    Verb

    (gambl)
  • To take a risk, with the potential of a positive outcome.
  • To play risky games, especially casino games, for monetary gain.
  • To risk (something) for potential gain.
  • He gambled his reputation on the outcome.
  • To interact with equipment at a casino
  • See also

    * game of chance

    hamble

    English

    (wikipedia Hamble)

    Proper noun

    (en proper noun)
  • a river in Hampshire, England.