What does GAMBA mean?

Here is the requested information on "gamba": Gamba 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun

2. Definitions:

1. A type of shrimp, typically used in Japanese cuisine. (source: Oxford Languages)

2. A musical term used to refer to the leg of a stringed instrument, such as a cello or double bass. (source: Merriam-Webster)

3. Pronunciations:

US: /ˈɡæmbə/

UK: /ˈɡambə/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "gamba" has different origins and meanings depending on the context. As a type of shrimp, it is a loanword from Japanese, where it is written as "蝦蛄" (source: Oxford Languages). As a musical term, it is derived from the Italian word "gamba," meaning leg (source: Merriam-Webster). The term is used in the context of stringed instruments, where it refers to the part of the instrument that supports the strings and is played with the bow.

5. Synonyms:

1. Shrimp: prawn, crawfish, langoustine

2. Musical term: leg, bass bar

6. Related Words:

1. Gamay

2. Gamed

3. Gamut

4. Gamin

5. Gambe

7. Example Sentences:

1. The sushi chef used fresh gamba in the nigiri.

2. The cellist positioned the gamba of the instrument against their leg.