HAM

Ham

Ham is a processed pork foodstuff, which undergoes preservation through curing, smoking, or salting. Ham was traditionally made only from the hind leg of swine, and referred to that specific cut of pork. Ham is made around the world, including a number of regional specialties, although the term now has wider usage and can also be used to refer to meat which has been through a process of re-forming.

The above text is a snippet from Wikipedia: Ham
and as such is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.

HAM

HAM is an Icelandic rock band which was active in the years 1988 to 1994. They are often listed as a heavy metal band but have never categorized themselves as such. They did not attain significant popularity while active, but have gradually come to be acknowledged as an important part of Icelandic rock history. Today they command a cult following among many Icelandic rock enthusiasts.

The above text is a snippet from Wikipedia: HAM (band)
and as such is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.

ham

Noun

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

Noun (etymology 2)

Noun (etymology 3)

  1. An overacting or amateurish performer; an actor with an especially showy or exaggerated style.
  2. An amateur radio operator.

Verb

  1. To overact; to act with exaggerated emotions.


The above text is a snippet from Wiktionary: ham
and as such is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.

Need help with a clue?
Try your search in the crossword dictionary!