Dam Meaning and Definition


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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...

Dam meaning

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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Dam in Other Languages...

Spanish: Dam

German: Dam

French: Barrage

Italian: Dam

Turkish: Baraj


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