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gameness

/ˈɡeɪm.nəs/

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noun

/ˈɡeɪm.nəs/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее нарушение походки из-за хромоты ног или ступней.

A noun referring to a disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet.

uncountable

  1. Courage or enduranceB2formal

    The quality of being brave, spirited, or willing to persevere, especially in difficult situations.

    ruМужество или стойкость

    • The team showed great gameness in finishing the marathon despite injuries.
    • His gameness in the face of adversity inspired everyone.
    • The hunting dog was praised for its gameness and tenacity.
    • She faced the challenge with undeniable gameness.

    Synonymsbraverycourageendurancefortitudegritmettleperseverancepluckresolutenessspirittenacity

    Antonymscowardicefearfulnesstimidity

  2. Lameness or difficulty walkingC1formal

    A condition of having a limp or disability in walking due to impairment of the legs or feet.

    ruХромота или затруднения при ходьбе

    • The horse's gameness prevented it from competing in the race.
    • After the accident, he suffered from permanent gameness in his left leg.
    • The veterinarian treated the dog's gameness with surgery and therapy.
    • Old age often brings gameness to active working dogs.

    Synonymsclaudicationgimphobblelamenesslimplimping

Forms
  • gamenesses plural form
  • gamenesses' possessive plural form
  • gameness's possessive singular form