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dam Definition and Meaning in English (dam definition)

noun
Synonyms:barrierembankment
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Dam definition: A barrier constructed across a river or stream to hold back water and form a reservoir.

Definitions of Dam

  1. 1noun

    A barrier constructed across a river or stream to hold back water and form a reservoir.

  2. 2verb

    To build a dam across a river or stream to control the flow of water.

Example Sentences

“The Hoover Dam is a famous engineering marvel.”

“Engineers plan to dam the river to prevent flooding.”

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past tensedammed
present participledamming
pluraldams

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Dam definition: A barrier constructed across a river or stream to hold back water and form a reservoir.
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'Dam' translates to 'dam' in English. Dam definition: A barrier constructed across a river or stream to hold back water and form a reservoir.
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