Meaning of gin in English

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Verb
gin
Definitions
1. separate the seeds from (cotton) with a cotton gin
Derived terms
- cotton gin
2. trap with a snare
Examples
- « gin game »
Derived terms
- noose
- snare
Noun
gin
Etymology
early 18th century: abbreviation of genever
Definitions
1. strong liquor flavored with juniper berries
2. a trap for birds or small mammals
Examples
- « often has a noose »
Derived terms
3. a machine that separates the seeds from raw cotton fibers
4. a form of rummy in which a player can go out if the cards remaining in their hand total less than 10 points

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