game

(noun) a contest with rules to determine a winner. Examples: "You need four people to play this game."

(noun) a single play of a sport or other contest. Examples: "The game lasted two hours."

(noun) an amusement or pastime. Examples: "They played word games." "He thought of his painting as a game that filled his empty time." "His life was all fun and games."

(noun) animal hunted for food or sport.

(noun) (tennis) a division of play during which one player serves.

(noun) (games) the score at a particular point or the score needed to win. Examples: "The game is 6 all." "He is serving for the game."

(noun) the flesh of wild animals that is used for food.

(noun) a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal). Synonyms: plot, secret plan. Examples: "They concocted a plot to discredit the governor." "I saw through his little game from the start."

(noun) the game equipment needed in order to play a particular game. Examples: "The child received several games for his birthday."

(noun) your occupation or line of work. Synonyms: biz. Examples: "He's in the plumbing game." "She's in show biz."

(noun) frivolous or trifling behavior. Examples: "For actors, memorizing lines is no game." "For him, life is all fun and games."

(verb) place a bet on. Synonyms: bet on, back, gage, stake, punt. Examples: "Which horse are you backing?." "I'm betting on the new horse."

(adj) disabled in the feet or legs. Synonyms: crippled, halt, halting, lame, gimpy. Examples: "A crippled soldier." "A game leg."

(adj) willing to face danger. Synonyms: gamy, gamey, gritty, mettlesome, spirited, spunky.