Zoeken
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dam, stuw
a huge wall built to keep water from entering an area or to contain and use it as a power source to produce electricity
What is a "dam"?
A dam is a large structure built to control or stop the flow of water, usually across a river or stream. It is designed to hold back water, creating a storage area for various purposes, such as providing water, generating electricity, or preventing floods. Dams are often made of concrete, earth, or rock and can vary in size from small ones used for farming to large ones that create lakes or power entire regions. They play an important role in managing water and protecting areas from flooding.
02
moeder, dam
female parent of an animal especially domestic livestock
03
dam, dam
a metric unit of length equal to ten meters
to dam
01
dammen, verhinderen
obstruct with, or as if with, a dam
dam
n
Voorbeeld
Environmental activists protested the building of the dam, citing concerns about its impact on local ecosystems and wildlife.
Engineers monitored the structural integrity of the dam closely to ensure its stability and prevent potential disasters.
The towering dam held back the immense volume of water, creating a vast reservoir behind it.
Heavy rainfall upstream threatened to breach the dam, prompting evacuations downstream to protect communities from flooding.
The dam on the river produces hydroelectricity for thousands of homes in the region.
