Antonyms for dam


Grammar : Noun, verb


Definition of dam

Origin :
  • "water barrier," early 14c., probably from Old Norse dammr or Middle Dutch dam, both from Proto-Germanic *dammaz (cf. Old Frisian damm, German Damm), of unknown origin.
  • noun embankment, wall
  • verb hold back; block
Example sentences :
  • Then they tore out the dam, rinsed the screen and spread it over a rock to dry.
  • Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter
  • As in a trance, he saw more than the dam; he saw what it symbolized.
  • Extract from : « Raiders Invisible » by Desmond Winter Hall
  • The women they shot as readily as they would the dam of the wolf or the bear.
  • Extract from : « King Philip » by John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott
  • I wish Kenelm or some other dam' fool was here instead of me.
  • Extract from : « Thankful's Inheritance » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • He said give you his Regards and tell you you was a dam lukky Man.
  • Extract from : « Cap'n Dan's Daughter » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • A Kid who had left the side of her dam was caught by a Wolf.
  • Extract from : « Boys and Girls Bookshelf (Vol 2 of 17) » by Various
  • Unexpectedly, and without the help of the dam, he had discovered a wild-bees' nest.
  • Extract from : « Creatures of the Night » by Alfred W. Rees
  • Do you know, sir, that a dam' Malay like a monkey is in charge of your ship—and no one else.
  • Extract from : « End of the Tether » by Joseph Conrad
  • He was not likely to forget; but you cannot dam up life like a sluggish stream.
  • Extract from : « End of the Tether » by Joseph Conrad
  • "Dam' foolishness," muttered the Yankee, vexedly grounding the butt.
  • Extract from : « Lord Jim » by Joseph Conrad

Synonyms for dam

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