Dam Meaning and Definition
What is the definition Dam? What is its meaning in the dictionary? Words starting with Dam, Antonyms, Synonyms, Example sentences, How to pronounce? Words ending with Dam, Derivations, Related sentences and more...
Word: Dam
How to pronounce: dæm
Noun
Definitions:
1. A barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level, forming a reservoir used to generate electricity or as a water supply.
Example sentences: "The dam burst after torrential rain"
2. A rubber sheet used to keep saliva from the teeth during dental operations, or as a prophylactic device during cunnilingus and anilingus.
Transitive verb
Definitions:
1. Build a dam across (a river or lake)
Noun
Definitions:
1. The female parent of an animal, especially a domestic mammal.
Example sentences: "However, the present study indicates Longhorns have a significant advantage in calving ease over Red Poll sires for dams calving at 2 yr of age."
Abbreviation
Definitions:
1. Decameter(s).
Synonyms:
dike
weir
seawall
causeway
barrage
levee
dyke
sea wall
embankment
bund
block
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Spanish: Dam
German: Dam
French: Barrage
Italian: Dam
Turkish: Baraj