Also means
dog bowl
Usage Note
Gamelle primarily means a soldier's or camper's metal mess tin, but colloquially also refers to a pet's food bowl. In very informal French, ramasser une gamelle means to take a tumble or fall flat on one's face, making it a versatile slang term.
Examples
"Le chien mange dans sa gamelle chaque soir."
Natural Translation
The dog eats from his bowl every evening.
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