wikipedia|Gamble (disambiguation)
English

Pronunciation
Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-æmb�l|-æmb�l
Homophones: gambol

Noun
wikipedia
en-noun

1. A risk undertaken with a potential gain. A significant risk is implied
2. A risky venture

#: The sailors had taken many gambles (plural) with the sea and always won.

Translations
trans-top|a risk undertaken with a potential gain
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Japanese: 賭� (��, kake), ����� (gyanburu)
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trans-top|a risky venture
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Japanese: 賭� (��, kake), ����� (gyanburu)
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ttbc|Dutch: gok m
ttbc|German: Glücksspiel n, Spiel n
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ttbc|Interlingua: joco
ttbc|Portuguese: jogo m
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Verb
en-verb|gambl|ing

1. To take a risk, with the potential of a positive outcome.
2. To play risky games, especially casino games, for monetary gain.
3. transitive To risk (something) for potential gain.

#:He gambled his reputation on the outcome.

Translations
trans-top|to take a risk, with the potential of a positive outcome
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Japanese: 賭�� (���, kakeru)
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trans-top|to play casino games
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Japanese: 賭�� (���, kakeru)
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trans-top|(transitive) to risk something for potential gain
German: aufs Spiel setzen
Interlingua: poner in risco
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Japanese: ��� (���, kakeru)
Portuguese: arriscar
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ttbc|Dutch: gokken
ttbc|German: riskant spielen
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ttbc|Interlingua: jocar
ttbc|Portuguese: jogar
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• 2007-12-25 14:00 - Asahiko - /* Translations */ japanese translation

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