dam
//dæm//
Noun
damSingular
damsPlural
1
A barrier constructed across a waterway to control the flow or raise the level of water.
The dam was built to control flooding and generate electricity.
2
A barrier or obstruction that blocks or impedes something.
The fallen tree acted as a dam, blocking the flow of traffic.
Verb
1
To build a dam across a waterway to obstruct or control water flow.
They dammed the river to create a reservoir for the town.
2
To block, obstruct, or hold back something.
Fallen leaves dammed the flow of water in the gutter.
Noun
damSingular
damsPlural
1
A female parent of an animal, especially of domestic livestock.
The dam produced a healthy calf this spring.