The difference between Ham and Radio amateur
When used as nouns, ham means the region back of the knee joint, whereas radio amateur means a person who practises the hobby of amateur radio. radio amateurs must possess a licence issued by the relevant authority in the country in which they live, and must pass an exam before they can obtain a licence to operate.
Ham is also verb with the meaning: to overact.
check bellow for the other definitions of Ham and Radio amateur
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Ham as a noun (anatomy):
The region back of the knee joint; the popliteal space; the hock.
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Ham as a noun (countable):
A thigh and buttock of an animal slaughtered for meat.
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Ham as a noun (uncountable):
Meat from the thigh of a hog cured for food.
Examples:
"a little piece of ham for the cat"
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Ham as a noun:
The back of the thigh.
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Ham as a noun (internet, informal, uncommon):
Electronic mail that is wanted; mail that is not spam or junk mail.
Examples:
"ant spam"
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Ham as a noun:
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Ham as a noun (acting):
An overacting or amateurish performer; an actor with an especially showy or exaggerated style.
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Ham as a noun (radio):
An amateur radio operator.
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Ham as a verb (acting):
To overact; to act with exaggerated emotions.
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Radio amateur as a noun:
A person who practises the hobby of amateur radio. Radio amateurs must possess a licence issued by the relevant authority in the country in which they live, and must pass an exam before they can obtain a licence to operate.