Gam

1.

A herd, or school, of whales.

2.

A visit between whalers at sea; a holding of social intercourse between those on different vessels at sea, or (Local U. S.) between persons ashore.

1.

(INTRANSITIVE) To gather in a gam; -- said of whales.

2.

(INTRANSITIVE) To engage in a gam, or (Local, U. S.) in social intercourse anywhere.

3.

(TRANSITIVE) To have a gam with; to pay a visit to, esp. among whalers at sea.