Dam
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British pronunciation/dˈæm/
American pronunciation/ˈdæm/
dammed

Definition & Meaning of "dam"

Dam
01

a huge wall built to keep water from entering an area or to contain and use it as a power source to produce electricity

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dam definition and meaning

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.

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The dam controls the river ’s water level.
Engineers designed the dam to generate hydroelectric power.
02

female parent of an animal especially domestic livestock

03

a metric unit of length equal to ten meters

to dam
01

obstruct with, or as if with, a dam

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