dam — A barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level, forming a reservoir
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level, forming a reservoir
Pronunciation (IPA): /dæm/
Example Sentences
- The angry beaver decided to dam the entire river because someone stole his favorite stick.
- Engineers inspected the dam to ensure it could withstand the heavy rainfall.
- She tried to dam her tears, but they kept flowing like a broken faucet.
dam
NOUN[/dæm/]
A barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level, forming a reservoir
Massive barrier holding back water
The jam at the dam will slam!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle Dutch 'dam' or Middle Low German 'dam', likely derived from Proto-Germanic roots related to 'dammian' meaning 'to block up' or 'obstruct'. The word entered English around the 13th century.
Breakdown
'dam' is a simple root word with no morpheme components; it cannot be broken down further into smaller meaningful units.
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📝Examples
“The angry beaver decided to dam the entire river because someone stole his favorite stick.”
“Engineers inspected the dam to ensure it could withstand the heavy rainfall.”
“She tried to dam her tears, but they kept flowing like a broken faucet.”
“The Three Gorges Dam is one of the largest hydroelectric projects in the world.”
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