DAM


Meaning of DAM in English

dam 1

/dam/ , n. , v. , dammed, damming .

n.

1. a barrier to obstruct the flow of water, esp. one of earth, masonry, etc., built across a stream or river.

2. a body of water confined by a dam.

3. any barrier resembling a dam.

v.t.

4. to furnish with a dam; obstruct or confine with a dam.

5. to stop up; block up.

[ 1275-1325; ME dam; akin to OE for-demman to stop up, block ]

Syn. 5. impede, clog, check, choke.

dam 2

/dam/ , n.

a female parent (used esp. of four-footed domestic animals).

[ 1250-1300; ME; var. of DAME ]

dekameter; dekameters.

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