Rope lashings on the bowsprit of a boat.

present participle of gammon

plural of gammoning

A cut of quick-cured pork leg.

To cure bacon by salting.

(backgammon) A victory in backgammon achieved when the opponent has not borne off a single stone. / (rare) Backgammon (the game itself).

(backgammon) To beat by a gammon (without the opponent bearing off a stone).

(nautical) A rope fastening a bowsprit to the stem of a ship (usually called a gammoning).

To lash with ropes (on a ship).

(dated) Chatter, ridiculous nonsense.