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ham

The correct spelling is ham.

How to pronounce ham

/ˈhæːm/
noun

IPA: /ˈhæːm/

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The correct spelling is ham. The region back of the knee joint; the popliteal space; the hock. For example: "a little piece of ham for the cat"

Usage Examples

a little piece of ham for the cat

the home of the pine

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The region back of the knee joint; the popliteal space; the hock.
  2. 2.A thigh and buttock of an animal slaughtered for meat.
  3. 3.Meat from the thigh of a hog cured for food.
  4. 4.The back of the thigh.
  5. 5.Electronic mail that is wanted; mail that is not spam or junk mail.

verb

  1. 1.To overact; to act with exaggerated emotions.

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