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American screenwriter (born 1955)
Sam Hamm (born November 19, 1955) is an American screenwriter and comic book writer. Hamm is known for writing the initial drafts of the screenplay for
Sam_Hamm
1989 superhero film by Tim Burton
Batman is a 1989 superhero film directed by Tim Burton and written by Sam Hamm and Warren Skaaren. Based on the DC Comics character, it is the first installment
Batman_(1989_film)
American actor (born 1971)
Jonathan Daniel Hamm (born March 10, 1971) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Don Draper in the period drama series Mad Men (2007–2015)
Jon_Hamm
2001 film by Tim Burton
differences ensued between Hayes and 20th Century Fox. Chris Columbus, Sam Hamm, James Cameron, Peter Jackson, and the Hughes brothers later became involved
Planet of the Apes (2001 film)
Planet_of_the_Apes_(2001_film)
DC Comics limited comic series
Robin (1997). The series is written by the first two films' screenwriter, Sam Hamm, and illustrated by Joe Quinones. It was launched in August 2021 and ran
Batman_'89_(comic_book)
1989 Batman film series character
to Warner Bros. offices, and the casting was questioned by screenwriter Sam Hamm, producer Michael Uslan and even Batman co-creator Bob Kane. While Keaton
Bruce Wayne (1989 film series character)
Bruce_Wayne_(1989_film_series_character)
1992 superhero film directed by Tim Burton
granted greater creative control, which included replacing original writer Sam Hamm with Daniel Waters and reuniting with many of his previous collaborators
Batman_Returns
Jon Hamm is an American actor known for his performances in film and television. His first appearance was in 1996 as a contestant on the dating show The
Jon_Hamm_filmography
Portrayals of Batman outside of comic books
Isaacs as Alfred. The supporting cast includes Hasan Minhaj, Gina Rodriguez, Sam Witwer, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Jessica Marie Garcia, Jim Pirri, Lance Reddick
Batman_(franchise)
Surname list
critic Philip Hamm (1859–?), Former member of the Wisconsin State Assembly Regie Hamm (born 1967), American songwriter, musician, writer Sam Hamm (born 1955)
Hamm_(surname)
1988 film by Tim Burton
became a "bankable" director and began working on a script for Batman with Sam Hamm. While Warner Bros. was willing to pay for the script's development, it
Beetlejuice
Fictional DC Comics character
Crusader'". Animation Magazine. Retrieved July 22, 2024. Batman 2 script by Sam Hamm Clow, Chris (November 2, 2013). "Game Review: 'Batman: Arkham Origins,'
Harvey_Bullock_(character)
1995 superhero film by Joel Schumacher
are canon to the world of Batman '89, the first two films' screenwriter Sam Hamm, who also serves as the comics' writer, confirmed that the latter two films
Batman_Forever
Horror anthology television series
6 6 "Homecoming" Joe Dante Short story by : Dale Bailey Teleplay by : Sam Hamm December 2, 2005 (2005-12-02) A political satire in which the reanimated
Masters_of_Horror
7th episode of the 2nd season of Masters of Horror
Sheldon), credited in the film as James Tiptree, Jr. Many of the scenes in Sam Hamm's script are expansions of single lines in this epistolary story. Director
The Screwfly Solution (Masters of Horror)
The_Screwfly_Solution_(Masters_of_Horror)
Comics character
screenplay". scifiscripts.com. Retrieved 20 July 2019. "Batman script by Sam Hamm". Dailyscript.com. Comics Interview #77, Michael Uslan and Benjamin Melniker
Joe_Chill
American actor (born 1955)
the Tim Burton-directed superhero film Batman (1989), as screenwriter Sam Hamm noticed physical similarities, but was never offered the part that eventually
Willem_Dafoe
Fictional character
with her. In an early script for the sequel Batman Returns, written by Sam Hamm, Vale was meant to return, with Basinger reprising the role. However, the
Vicki_Vale
Short story by James Tiptree Jr.
Screwfly Solution" was adapted into a television film by screenwriter Sam Hamm and director Joe Dante for the Showtime network's Masters of Horror series
The_Screwfly_Solution
Fictional character
Name'". CBR. Amazing Heroes #159, pg. 45, Andy Mangel's Backstage: With Sam Hamm Collinson, Gary (August 20, 2017). "The Joker to use the name Jack Napier
Joker_(Jack_Napier)
Film adaptations of the DC superhero
prepared film treatments which Sam Hamm reworked into the script. Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns (1986) guided Hamm's script, reflecting a darker
Batman_in_film
2001 film
Selick, written by Sam Hamm, produced by Michael Barnathan and Mark Radcliffe and executive produced by Chris Columbus, Selick and Hamm. Combining live action
Monkeybone
Comic book character
he later bested and killed, seemingly with that loss in mind. In a 1989 Sam Hamm film draft, Veidt's goal is to go back in time to kill Jonathan Osterman
Adrian_Veidt
Film by Zack Snyder
to write a screenplay based on his story, Fox enlisted screenwriter Sam Hamm. Hamm rewrote Watchmen's complicated ending, making a "more manageable" conclusion
Watchmen_(2009_film)
1983 film by Carroll Ballard
It was originally written for the screen by Sam Hamm but the screenplay was altered over time and Hamm ended up sharing credit with Curtis Hanson and
Never_Cry_Wolf_(film)
American screenwriter
shape-shift. On August 11, 2004, it was announced that Morgan and screenwriter Sam Hamm were writing an untitled screenplay under development by DreamWorks SKG
Darin_Morgan
Name of two superheroes in the comic book limited series Watchmen
the Hood on display in a store. [volume and issue needed] In the 1989 Sam Hamm film draft script and the 2003 David Hayter film draft script, the superhero
Nite_Owl
American crime comedy-drama TV series
crime drama television series created by Jonathan Tropper, starring Jon Hamm, Amanda Peet, Olivia Munn, Mark Tallman, Hoon Lee, Lena Hall, and Aimee Carrero
Your Friends & Neighbors (TV series)
Your_Friends_&_Neighbors_(TV_series)
1989-1997 Batman film series character
envisioned a stuffed cat with its stitches coming apart at the seams. Sam Hamm originally wrote a sequel script to the original Batman, which had Catwoman
Selina_Kyle_(Batman_Returns)
American screenwriter (1946–1990)
script for Batman (1989). Due to the 1988 Writers Guild of America strike, Sam Hamm was not allowed to finish his script for Batman so Warner Bros. contacted
Warren_Skaaren
Depictions of Catwoman outside of comics
based on Michelle Pfeiffer's portrayal, appears in Batman '89, written by Sam Hamm and illustrated by Joe Quinones. Catwoman serves as inspiration for The
Catwoman_in_other_media
2005 film by Tim Story
to direct in April 1997, and was replaced by Sam Weisman by the end of the year. Fox brought in Sam Hamm to rewrite the script in April 1998 in an attempt
Fantastic_Four_(2005_film)
1994 American TV series or program
1997. The original two-hour TV movie pilot was produced by Sam Raimi and developed by Sam Hamm. Wealthy, outspoken scientist Dr. Miles Hawkins is shot in
M.A.N.T.I.S.
Paperback line from DC Comics
Annual #13 Detective Comics #596–603, Annual #2 Secret Origins #36 & #39 Sam Hamm, Alan Grant Denys Cowan, Jim Aparo, Dick Giordano 576 Jul 14, 2026 Batman:
DC_Finest_trade_paperbacks
American soccer player (born 1972)
Mariel Margaret "Mia" Hamm (born March 17, 1972) is an American former professional soccer player who played as a forward and midfielder for the United
Mia_Hamm
American science fiction media franchise
concept. Columbus hired Sam Hamm to write a screenplay taking elements from Boulle's novel and various unused treatments. In Hamm's script, an ape astronaut
Planet_of_the_Apes
American filmmaker (1936–2019)
Dante, Guillermo del Toro, Ernest Dickerson, Stuart Gordon, James Gunn, Sam Hamm, Tom Holland, Tobe Hooper, Lloyd Kaufman, Mary Lambert, John Landis, Joe
Larry_Cohen
Comic book character
films, Batman (1989) and Batman Returns (1992), Batman '89, written by Sam Hamm, and illustrated by Joe Quinones. The book picks up following the events
Catwoman
American comics artist and producer (born 1961)
"Blind Justice" in Detective Comics #598–600 (March–May 1989) with writer Sam Hamm, which introduced the character Henri Ducard. Cowan was the penciller on
Denys_Cowan
Comics by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons
on his story, but he declined, so the studio enlisted screenwriter Sam Hamm. Hamm took the liberty of re-writing Watchmen's complicated ending into a
Watchmen
American actor (born 1944)
to Sam Elliott. Sam Elliott at IMDb Sam Elliott at the TCM Movie Database (archived) Hajek, Daniel (September 6, 2015). "Typecast as a Cowboy, Sam Elliott
Sam_Elliott
American strike action, March–August 1988
Films. London: Virgin Books. pp. 234. ISBN 978-0-7535-0709-4. "Sam Hamm - News". IMDb. "Hamm" (PDF). emusements.com. 2018. "One of the Best Superhero Films
1988 Writers Guild of America strike
1988_Writers_Guild_of_America_strike
2026 film by Daniel Chong
monarch Jon Hamm as Jerry Generazzo, the cowardly but greedy Mayor of Beaverton whom Mabel is often at odds with Kathy Najimy as Dr. Samantha "Sam", Mabel's
Hoppers_(film)
Title used for two American comic book series
first Batman story together and the Ratcatcher in their third (#585). Sam Hamm, who wrote the screenplay for Tim Burton's Batman, wrote the "Blind Justice"
Detective_Comics
but when Moore declined the studio enlisted screenwriter Sam Hamm. On September 9, 1988, Hamm turned in his first draft, but said that condensing a 338-page
Production of Watchmen (2009 film)
Production_of_Watchmen_(2009_film)
Adaptions of Fantastic Four in films
the project in the same year. Phillip Morton worked on the script, and Sam Hamm did rewrites in 1998. The following year, Raja Gosnell signed on as director
Fantastic_Four_in_film
American comic books published by DC Comics. The character, created by Sam Hamm and Denys Cowan, first appeared in Detective Comics #599 (April 1989).
List of DC Comics characters: D
List_of_DC_Comics_characters:_D
Play by Samuel Beckett
originally-sought Sam Mendes. In 2009, the British theatre company Complicite staged the play in London's West End with Mark Rylance as Hamm and Simon McBurney
Endgame_(play)
Comic book series by Howard Chaykin
Black Kiss from Vortex in 1993 (ISBN 0921451067) with an introduction by Sam Hamm and a 2002 edition released by Eros Comix (ISBN 1560973803). In 2010, it
Black_Kiss
Animation division of 20th Century Studios
company's development slate: Dark Town with Henry Selick, Chris Columbus and Sam Hamm, Santa Calls at Blue Sky, and Matt Groening (The Simpsons), Steve Oedekerk
20th_Century_Animation
1962 American film directed by Roger Corman
Shame is available for free viewing and download at the Internet Archive Sam Hamm on The Intruder at Trailers From Hell Original soundtrack of The Intruder
The_Intruder_(1962_film)
1989 film score by Danny Elfman
GPI Publications. pp. 82–95. Retrieved January 12, 2018. Tim Burton, Sam Hamm, Danny Elfman, Shadows of the Bat: The Cinematic Saga of the Dark Knight—The
Batman_(score)
2003 American film
Haunted Lighthouse Directed by Joe Dante Written by Sam Hamm Story by R. L. Stine Produced by Michael Finnell Jini Dayaneni Yvonne Bernard Neal Allen Starring
Haunted_Lighthouse
6th episode of the 1st season of Masters of Horror
cover Episode no. Season 1 Episode 6 Directed by Joe Dante Teleplay by Sam Hamm Based on "Death & Suffrage" by Dale Bailey Production code 106 Original
Homecoming (Masters of Horror)
Homecoming_(Masters_of_Horror)
American filmmaker (1945–2016)
Film Comment. 44 (6): 46–49. Hoberman, J (November 28, 2008). "White Dog: Sam Fuller Unmuzzled". The Criterion Collection. Retrieved January 26, 2009.
Curtis_Hanson
Season of the American television series
Rysdahl, Joe Keery, Lamorne Morris, Richa Moorjani, Sam Spruell, Sienna King, Dave Foley, and Jon Hamm. Fargo: Year 5 received positive reviews, with many
Fargo_season_5
American actor and comedian (born 1984)
Sam Richardson (born January 12, 1984) is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for co-starring in the Comedy Central comedy series Detroiters
Sam_Richardson_(actor)
Marvel Comics character
towards the land residents of Earth over ecological concerns. By July 1999, Sam Hamm was in negotiations to write the script. In June 2001, Universal Pictures
Namor
Day of the year
hockey player and coach 1954 – Kathleen Quinlan, American actress 1955 – Sam Hamm, American screenwriter and producer 1956 – Eileen Collins, American colonel
November_19
American film production company
Writer(s) Distributor Notes Budget Gross 2001 Monkeybone Henry Selick Sam Hamm 20th Century Fox $75 million $7.6 million Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's
26th_Street_Pictures
2008 book by M. J. Sullivan
book from author M.J. Sullivan and editor Jenn Kujawski. Screenwriter Sam Hamm encouraged the publication of this work in the series. Michael Stewart
Necessary_Heartbreak
American comic book writer (born 1947)
Batman film that was based on his comics series; it was later scripted by Sam Hamm and directed by Tim Burton. He wrote three episodes of the television series
Steve_Englehart
Web series
Duke Francis Galluppi Mick Garris Mark Goldblatt Stuart Gordon Dana Gould Sam Hamm Marshall Harvey Mark Helfrich George Hickenlooper Jack Hill Heidi Honeycutt
Trailers_from_Hell
Earth M.A.N.T.I.S. Miles Hawkins M.A.N.T.I.S. M.A.N.T.I.S. 1994 Sam Raimi and Sam Hamm Carl Lumbly Max Jones Zone Riders Spiral Zone Micro Woman Christy
List_of_black_superheroes
Annual award for science fiction or fantasy
from the original on January 3, 2010. Retrieved April 21, 2010. Jordison, Sam (August 7, 2008). "An International Contest We Can Win". The Guardian. London
Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation
Hugo_Award_for_Best_Dramatic_Presentation
Batman Warner Bros. Pictures / Guber-Peters Company Tim Burton (director); Sam Hamm, Warren Skaaren (screenplay); Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Kim Basinger
List of American films of 1989
List_of_American_films_of_1989
Distribution / Amarok Productions Ltd. Carroll Ballard (director); Curtis Hanson, Sam Hamm, Richard Kletter (screenplay); Charles Martin Smith, Brian Dennehy, Tom
List of American films of 1983
List_of_American_films_of_1983
Drummond, Kelly Carlson Monkeybone 20th Century Fox Henry Selick (director); Sam Hamm (screenplay); Brendan Fraser, Bridget Fonda, Chris Kattan, Whoopi Goldberg
List of American films of 2001
List_of_American_films_of_2001
2002 film directed by Randall Wallace
Madeleine Stowe, Greg Kinnear, Sam Elliott, Chris Klein, Keri Russell, Barry Pepper, Ryan Hurst, Marc Blucas, Clark Gregg, and Jon Hamm. The film is based on the
We_Were_Soldiers
American fantasy writer
Part II (1989) Back to the Future Part III (1990) Batman Returns with Sam Hamm and Daniel Waters (1992) The 7th Guest with Matthew J. Costello (1995)
Craig_Shaw_Gardner
American arts and entertainment award
(1980) Special Award: James A. Michener (author) (1980) John Ford Award: Sam Peckinpah (1980) Special Award: Alfred A. Knopf, publisher (1981) Special
Western_Heritage_Awards
Topics referred to by the same term
and first appearance of fictional character Henri Ducard, written by Sam Hamm for Detective Comics #598-#600 (March 1989-May 1989) Blind Justice (1916
Blind_Justice
American artistic gymnast (born 1982)
Paul Elbert Hamm (born September 24, 1982) is a retired American artistic gymnast and member of the United States men's national artistic gymnastics team
Paul_Hamm
Talia al Ghul into the gunfire, which instantly killed him. Henri Ducard Sam Hamm Denys Cowan Detective Comics #599 (April 1989) Henri Ducard was once one
List_of_Batman_family_enemies
to Africa, which will last until October 1991. Detective Comics #600 by Sam Hamm, Denys Cowan, Dick Giordano, and Frank McLaughlin. (DC Comics) The Janus
1989_in_comics
Unproduced projects based on Marvel Characters
with Marvel Studios to develop Namor: Sub-Mariner in 1997, and courted Sam Hamm to write the script in 1999, but the outing never materialized. Saban Entertainment
List of unproduced film projects based on Marvel Comics
List_of_unproduced_film_projects_based_on_Marvel_Comics
Fantasy comedy TV series (2019–2026)
Sam Taylor Buck as Adam Young (series 1; guest series 3), the reluctant Antichrist accidentally placed in the custody of the Young family. Jon Hamm as
Good_Omens_(TV_series)
2022 film by Greg Mottola
Borow. Based on Gregory Mcdonald's 1976 novel of the same name, it stars Jon Hamm, Roy Wood Jr., Annie Mumolo, Ayden Mayeri, Lorenza Izzo, Kyle MacLachlan
Confess,_Fletch
1989 comic book story
leaves Korea and heads to France, where O'Neil summarizes events from Sam Hamm's Batman: Blind Justice. Bruce trains with a bounty hunter named Henri Ducard
The_Man_Who_Falls
Movie podcast
Schartoff, Rob St. Mary Batman Returns 31 December 2014 Daniel Waters, Sam Hamm, Mark Reinhart, Mark Gledhill Battle Beyond the Stars 14 July 2025 Allan
The_Projection_Booth
American drama television series by Taylor Sheridan and Christian Wallace
of Midland County James Jordan as Dale Bradley, a petroleum engineer Jon Hamm as Monty Miller (season 1), the owner of M-Tex with a long personal and professional
Landman_(TV_series)
American businessman (born 1944)
the world's largest retailer. He is the eldest son of Helen Walton and Sam Walton, and was chairman of Walmart from 1992 to 2015. As of February 2026
Rob_Walton
American crime anthology series
Moorjani as Deputy Indira Olmstead Sam Spruell as Ole Munch Sienna King as Scotty Lyon Dave Foley as Danish Graves Jon Hamm as Sheriff Roy Tillman List indicators
Fargo_(TV_series)
Episode of Black Mirror
programme moved to Netflix. The episode explores three stories told by Matt (Jon Hamm, who was the first American actor to participate in an episode) and Joe (Rafe
White Christmas (Black Mirror)
White_Christmas_(Black_Mirror)
Hall (49) Andy Halliday (118) Larry Hama (37, 38, 140) Mark Hamlin (10) Sam Hamm (70) Ed Hannigan (80, 160) Bob Harras (62) Jack C. Harris (135) Neil Harris
List of Comics Interview interview subjects
List_of_Comics_Interview_interview_subjects
British-American drama television series (2014–2026)
"Golden Globes: Mr. Robot and Mozart Win Big; Taraji P. Henson, Lady Gaga, Jon Hamm, Rachel Bloom Grab Gold". TVLine. Archived from the original on November
Outlander_(TV_series)
American billionaire, grandson of Walmart founder Sam Walton
September 19, 1986) is an American billionaire heir. He is the grandson of Sam Walton, the founder of Walmart. As of September 2025, Forbes estimated his
Lukas_Walton
American businessman (born 1964)
Archived from the original on January 9, 2019. Retrieved January 9, 2019. Dean, Sam (February 8, 2019). "What Jeff Bezos' intimate-message breach teaches us
Jeff_Bezos
American actress (born 1995)
2022). "Audible Drops Trailer for 'The Big Lie' Podcast Drama Starring Jon Hamm, Set in '50s Hollywood Blacklist Era". Variety. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
Molly_Gordon
American soccer player (born 1999)
Emily May Sams (née Madril; born July 1, 1999) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Angel City FC of the National Women's
Emily_Sams
French actor (born 1944)
best known for dubbing Looney Tunes characters like Yosemite Sam and Sylvester the Cat, Hamm in the Toy Story franchise, Gorgious in Space Goofs, Tigger
Patrick_Préjean
Historical action film by Nick Hamm
Tell is a 2024 epic historical action film written and directed by Nick Hamm, based on the play of the same name by Friedrich Schiller. It stars Claes
William_Tell_(2024_film)
American Olympian Artistic Gymnast (born 1982)
Morgan Carl Hamm (born September 24, 1982, in Washburn, Wisconsin) is an American retired artistic gymnast and former member of the United States men's
Morgan_Hamm
2015 American animated film
film features the voices of Coffin (as the Minions), Sandra Bullock, Jon Hamm, Michael Keaton, Allison Janney, Steve Coogan and Jennifer Saunders, with
Minions_(film)
American comedian
cousin. She worked as a waitress and served celebrities including actor Jon Hamm, whom she befriended after he hosted SNL during her tenure. Padilla initially
Ashley_Padilla
American actor
Holly Hunter's character. In 2009, he co-starred with Josh Lucas and Jon Hamm in the thriller Stolen. From September to October 2003, he appeared in the
Sam_Hennings
Political party in the United Kingdom
could win many Welsh election Senedd seats". 19 September 2024. Francis, Sam; Nevett, Joshua (19 September 2024). "I'm giving up ownership of Reform UK
Reform_UK
2019 American biographical drama film directed by Clint Eastwood
device himself. The film stars Paul Walter Hauser as Jewell, Sam Rockwell, Kathy Bates, Jon Hamm, and Olivia Wilde. After its world premiere on November 20
Richard_Jewell_(film)
American actor and director (born 1950)
November 10, 2020. Couch, Aaron (August 22, 2018). "'Top Gun' Sequel Adds Jon Hamm and Ed Harris". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on August
Ed_Harris
Hong Kong tailor
shop and had a suit made with Jon Hamm in Travel Man. Hong Kong tailors "A suit in 24 hours? Bespoke Hong Kong tailor 'Sam' Melwani gets an MBE". South China
Sam's_Tailor
SAM HAMM
SAM HAMM
Boy/Male
Indian, Telugu
Lord Ram
Male
Hebrew
(תָּ×) Hebrew name TAM means "complete, whole" or "honest." Compare with another form of Tam.
Female
English
Short form of English Sally, SAL means "noble lady, princess." Compare with masculine Sal.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from a pet form of the personal name Samson (see Samson).Dutch (van Sam) : variant of Van den Sand (see Sand 2).Nigerian and Ghanaian : unexplained.Chinese : variant of Shen.Chinese : variant of Shum.Other Southeast Asian : unexplained.
Biblical
same as Shem
Boy/Male
Indian
God Sai
Boy/Male
Hindu
Sai baba
Boy/Male
Hindu
Sai = Sai baba, Shivudu = Lord Shiva
Boy/Male
Indian, Marathi
God Sai
Girl/Female
Hindu
Sai
Boy/Male
Indian
Lord
Boy/Male
Hindu
Putaparti Sai baba
Female
Vietnamese
 Vietnamese name CAM means "orange." Compare with another form of Cam.
Male
English
Unisex short form of English Samantha and Samuel, both SAM means "heard of God," "his name is El," or "name of God."
Male
Scottish
Short form of Scottish Gaelic TÃ mhas, TAM means "twin." Compare with another form of Tam.
Boy/Male
Shakespearean
Henry VI, Part 2' Lord Say.
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Telugu
Lord Krishna and Sai Baba
Boy/Male
Hindu
Sai baba
Boy/Male
English Teutonic Biblical Sanskrit
Ram.
Male
Spanish
Short form of Spanish Salvador, SAL means "savior." Compare with feminine Sal.
SAM HAMM
SAM HAMM
Girl/Female
Muslim
Shining
Boy/Male
German American Teutonic
Defending warrior.
Boy/Male
Greek English
follower of Christ; the annointed.
Male
Celtic
, great justiciary, or functionary.
Girl/Female
Tamil
A flower
Girl/Female
Indian
Wise, Clever
Girl/Female
Teutonic American Irish French German
Strong in war.
Girl/Female
Indian
Full Moon
Male
Arthurian
, (fair, handsome; and, bright, clear, lucid); a Fisher King.
Girl/Female
Spanish
which is a popular saint's name of uncertain meaning.
SAM HAMM
SAM HAMM
SAM HAMM
SAM HAMM
SAM HAMM
a.
False; counterfeit; pretended; feigned; unreal; as, a sham fight.
n.
A mass of people or objects crowded together; also, the pressure from a crowd; a crush; as, a jam in a street; a jam of logs in a river.
v. t.
To cut with a saw; to separate with a saw; as, to saw timber or marble.
v. i.
To be cut with a saw; as, the timber saws smoothly.
v. t.
Also used figuratively; as, to saw the air.
supperl.
Afflictive; calamitous; causing sorrow; as, a sad accident; a sad misfortune.
v. t.
To form a seam upon or of; to join by sewing together; to unite.
v. t.
To butt or strike against; to drive a ram against or through; to thrust or drive with violence; to force in; to drive together; to cram; as, to ram an enemy's vessel; to ram piles, cartridges, etc.
n.
A quantity of money or currency; any amount, indefinitely; as, a sum of money; a small sum, or a large sum.
v. t.
To repeat; to rehearse; to recite; to pronounce; as, to say a lesson.
n.
A hydraulic ram. See under Hydraulic.
n.
A preserve of fruit boiled with sugar and water; as, raspberry jam; currant jam; grape jam.
a.
Together.
v. i.
To cut, as a saw; as, the saw or mill saws fast.
v. t.
To mark with something resembling a seam; to line; to scar.
imp.
Saw.
v. i.
To use a saw; to practice sawing; as, a man saws well.
v. t.
To obstruct or restrain the flow of, by a dam; to confine by constructing a dam, as a stream of water; -- generally used with in or up.
v. t.
To form by cutting with a saw; as, to saw boards or planks, that is, to saw logs or timber into boards or planks; to saw shingles; to saw out a panel.