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Gin (Noun)

A form of rummy in which a player can go out if the cards remaining in their hand total less than 10 points.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

She expertly laid down her final cards, calling "gin" and ending the game.
His opponents were surprised when he shouted "gin" and revealed his low-scoring hand.
To win at gin, a player must carefully strategize to be the first to go out.
Going for gin, she carefully discarded the eight of hearts, hoping to stay under 10 points.
In the final round, he called "gin" and took the lead, winning the game.

A trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

A hunter set a gin in the underbrush to catch a raccoon.
The trapper carefully crafted a gin to ensnare unsuspecting birds.
The forest was littered with various gins set by different hunters.
A fox wandered into a gin and became entangled in the noose.
The humane society rallied against the use of inhumane gins to capture wildlife.

A machine that separates the seeds from raw cotton fibers.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The cotton gin was invented by Eli Whitney in the late 18th century to simplify the process of harvesting cotton.
The mechanical gin replaced the labor-intensive and time-consuming task of manually separating seeds from cotton.
Eli Whitney's cotton gin consisted of a series of brushes and rollers that pulled the fibers through a narrow slot, leaving the seeds behind.
Before the invention of the cotton gin, the process of separating seeds from raw cotton was so time-consuming and expensive that it made cotton production impractical.
The cotton gin revolutionized the cotton industry by making it possible to mass-produce cotton at a much lower cost than before.

Strong liquor flavored with juniper berries.

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

The classic martini recipe calls for a generous pour of gin, mixed with a splash of vermouth.
Gin and tonic is a popular drink among those who enjoy a crisp, refreshing cocktail.
After a few too many gin fizzes, Sarah stumbled out of the bar and flagged down a taxi.
The distillery offered tours, allowing visitors to see firsthand how they made their famous small-batch gin.
Evelyn's eyes watered as she took a sip of the strong, juniper-flavored gin that her friend had brought to the party.