Slam
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British pronunciation/slˈæm/
American pronunciation/ˈsɫæm/

Definitie & Betekenis van "slam"

to slam
01

slaan, knallen

to hit or strike with great force, often making a loud noise
Complex Transitive: to slam sth on sth | to slam sth with sth
to slam definition and meaning
02

dichtsluiten, toesmeten

to forcefully or violently shut or close a door, lid, or other object
Transitive: to slam sth
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dichter slaan, knallen

(of a door, lid, or other object) to be closed or shut with force
03

hard slaan, beuken

to hit or throw an object with great strength and intensity
Complex Transitive: to slam sth somewhere
04

springen, zich gewelddadig dansen

to engage in a style of dance often involving jumping, pushing, and colliding with other dancers
Intransitive
01

doordringende opmerking, agressieve opmerking

an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
02

grand slam, slam contract

a contract bid in which the declarer aims to win all thirteen tricks, that is, to take all the remaining tricks after the opening lead
03

klap, botsing

a forceful impact that makes a loud noise
04

klap, donder

the noise made by the forceful impact of two objects
05

slam, poëziewedstrijd

a poetry competition in which contestants recite their poems and the audience chooses the winner

What is a "slam"?

A slam is a competitive event in which poets perform their original works before an audience, often featuring a combination of spoken word, performance, and audience engagement. Slam poetry emphasizes both the delivery and content of the poems, encouraging poets to express their emotions and ideas with energy and passion. Participants are judged by audience members or appointed judges, and scores are often given based on criteria like creativity, performance style, and emotional impact. This dynamic form of poetry has gained popularity for its accessibility and ability to address social issues, personal experiences, and cultural themes, fostering a vibrant community of poets and fans.

slam

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slammer

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slammer

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Voorbeeld
In a moment of anger, the player slammed the chess piece onto the board.
The chef angrily slammed the pot on the stove, causing a loud clatter.
Cars often slam into each other when drivers are not paying attention.
In a fit of frustration, he slammed the malfunctioning phone on the desk.
Frustrated with the argument, she had to slam her hand on the table to make a point.
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