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dam

/dæm/

dam up

damnoun

dams

/dæm/

Translations

плотина

The dam was built to control the flow of the river.

Плотина была построена для контроля течения реки.

Definitions

A barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level, forming a reservoir used to generate electricity or as a water supply.

The dam was built to provide hydroelectric power to the surrounding region.

A female parent of an animal, especially a domestic mammal.

The dam of the champion racehorse was known for her speed and agility.

An old copper coin of India of very small value, used figuratively to denote something worthless.

He said he didn't care a dam about the criticism.

Synonyms

damverb

dammed

Past Simple

dammed

Past Participle

damming

Gerund

/dæm/

Translations

запрудить

The beavers dam the stream to build their lodge.

Бобры запрудили ручей, чтобы построить свою хатку.

перегородить

They decided to dam the river to create a reservoir.

Они решили перегородить реку, чтобы создать водохранилище.

Additional translations

заблокировать

укротить

Definitions

To build a barrier across a river or stream to control the flow of water.

The engineers decided to dam the river to create a reservoir.

To obstruct or block something, often used metaphorically.

The new regulations could dam the flow of foreign investments into the country.

Synonyms

damadjective

/dæm/

Used attributively (e.g., ‘dam wall’, ‘dam project’) to qualify another noun, functioning adjectivally.

Definitions

Relating to, situated at, or connected with a dam (a barrier that holds back water).

The dam maintenance crew inspected the dam wall for cracks.

dampast participle

Definitions

Blocked, restrained, or confined by a dam.

The dammed river overflowed after the heavy rains.