American English pronunciation

How to pronounce ham

IPA transcription: ['hæm]

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Noun

  • meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked)

  • (Old Testament) son of Noah

  • a licensed amateur radio operator

  • an unskilled actor who overacts

Verb

Usage examples

  • The race was formerly staged during Newmarket's Champions' Day meeting in mid-October.
  • Skip prepares his escape through the secret opening, but Graham shows up, suspicious.
  • A wide range of body hammers are used in metalworking.
  • Waimea Bay is located along Kamehameha Highway.
  • Bare-knuckle boxing fights were held at Smitham Bottom.
  • The tour had a lackluster season which led Hamill to leave the company.
  • They compete for trophies such as the 'Champion of Champions award'.
  • Umar then preceded to Muhammad to discuss the previous two incidents.
  • The Octet boasts the largest scale for any chamber work by Schubert.
  • William Willingham was born in Fort Belvoir, Virginia.