dam up

UK
/dæm ʌp/
US
/dæm ʌp/
dam upverb
dammed up
Präteritum
dammed up
Partizip Perfekt
damming up
Gerundium
UK
/dæm ʌp/
US
/dæm ʌp/
Übersetzungen
They decided to dam up the river to create a reservoir.
Они решили перегородить реку, чтобы создать водохранилище.
The beavers worked tirelessly to dam up the stream.
Бобры неустанно работали, чтобы запрудить ручей.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
окружить плотиной
Definitionen
To block or obstruct the flow of water in a river or stream by constructing a barrier.
The workers dammed up the river to create a reservoir for the town's water supply.
To hold back or restrain something, such as emotions or feelings.
She tried to dam up her tears during the emotional farewell.