American English pronunciation
How to pronounce dam
IPA transcription: ['dæm]
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Noun
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a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
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a metric unit of length equal to ten meters
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female parent of an animal especially domestic livestock
Verb
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obstruct with, or as if with, a dam
“dam the gorges of the Yangtse River”
Usage examples
- Madam, this is the best brand of corn.
- Damage suffered makes you knowing, but seldom rich.
- Why can't I skip this damn intro?
- The damage to the cloth has been repaired quickly.
- She promptly underwent her first depth charge attack but suffered no damage.
- There was extensive damage to its milk factory, with large storage tanks toppled.
- "Diligence" also helped to repair after collision damage.
- All parts not being worked on are protected from heat and damage.
- Adams came up with plot ideas and hired ghostwriters to flesh them out.
- The apartments of Mesdames were of very large dimensions.