🏞️dam

noun
/dæm/

Meaning

a barrier built to hold back water and raise its level
a barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level; a female parent of an animal

Example Sentences

The dam provides electricity to nearby towns.

The massive dam provides electricity and controls flooding in the region.

Example Expressions

burst the dam

Synonyms

barrier, embankment, levee, wall, reservoir, weir, dyke
Entry 1
barrier, embankment, levee, wall, reservoir
Entry 2
barrier, weir, embankment, dyke

Antonyms

flow, breach, release, opening, gap
Entry 1
flow, breach, release
Entry 2
opening, breach, gap

Collocations

hydroelectric dam, large dam, build a dam, dam water, concrete dam, dam construction
Entry 1
hydroelectric dam, large dam, build a dam, dam water
Entry 2
hydroelectric dam, concrete dam, dam construction

More Example Sentences

A man repairs his roof after a heavy storm that damaged several tiles and caused a leak in the bedroom so he climbs up with a ladder

A man repairs his roof after a heavy storm that damaged several tiles and caused a leak in the bedroom so he climbs up with a ladder and tools

A man repairs his roof after a heavy storm that damaged several tiles and caused a leak in the bedroom so he climbs up with a ladder and tools and replaces the broken tiles

A man repairs his roof after a heavy storm that damaged several tiles and caused a leak in the bedroom so he climbs up with a ladder and tools and replaces the broken tiles one by one

A plumber fixes a leaking pipe in the bathroom of an old apartment building after the tenant reports water dripping from the ceiling and discovers that the joint has corroded over time so he shuts off the water supply to the unit and replaces the damaged section with a new pipe

A girl plants a tree on Earth Day in the schoolyard with her classmates using shovels and watering cans provided by the teacher and they dig a deep hole in the soft ground then place the sapling carefully inside covering the roots with fresh soil and watering it until the ground is damp

A plumber fixes a leaking pipe in the bathroom of an old apartment building after the tenant reports water dripping from the ceiling and discovers that the joint has corroded over time so he shuts off the water supply to the unit and replaces the damaged section with a new pipe using special tools and waterproof sealant

A man repairs his roof after a heavy storm that damaged several tiles and caused a leak in the bedroom so he climbs up with a ladder and tools and replaces the broken tiles one by one while his wife holds the ladder steady below and they finish the job before the next rain saving money by doing it themselves instead of waiting weeks for a contractor who charges much more.

A plumber fixes a leaking pipe in the bathroom of an old apartment building after the tenant reports water dripping from the ceiling and discovers that the joint has corroded over time so he shuts off the water supply to the unit and replaces the damaged section with a new pipe using special tools and waterproof sealant then tests the connection to make sure there are no more leaks

A plumber fixes a leaking pipe in the bathroom of an old apartment building after the tenant reports water dripping from the ceiling and discovers that the joint has corroded over time so he shuts off the water supply to the unit and replaces the damaged section with a new pipe using special tools and waterproof sealant then tests the connection to make sure there are no more leaks and advises the building manager to inspect the other pipes as well.

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