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Definition of damming - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
constructionthe act of building a barrier to block water flow
- Damming of the river changed the local ecosystem.
Adjective
1.
hydrologyblocking the flow of water
- The damming effect of the new structure was immediately noticeable.
2.
obstacleshindering or restricting progress
- The damming regulations slowed down the project.
Origin of damming
Middle English, dam (barrier)
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created by damming the Zuider Zee in 1932
Examples of damming in a sentence
Emergency damming of the canal prevented water from reaching the subway tunnel. The damming barrier was constructed quickly. They noticed the damming impact on the river. The damming policies affected the local economy. Damming factors were identified in the report.
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- French:endiguement, barrant, ...
- German:Aufstauung, aufstauend, ...
- Italian:sbarramento, bloccante, ...
- Spanish:represamiento, bloqueante, ...
- Portuguese:barramento, bloqueando, ...
- Chinese:筑坝, 阻水的, ...
- Japanese:ダム建設, 水をせき止める, ...
- Arabic:إِقَامَةُ السُّدُود, حاجِز, ...
- Hebrew:הֲקָמַת סֶכֶר, סוֹכֵר, ...
- Russian:строительство плотины, блокирующий, ...
- Ukrainian:спорудження греблі, перекриваючий, ...
- Hindi:बाँध बनाना, अवरोधक, ...
Definition of dam - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
constructionbuild a barrier to obstruct the flow of water
- They planned to dam the river to create a reservoir..
2.
controlhold back or restrain
- She tried to dam her tears during the sad movie..
Noun
1.
engineeringbarrier built across water to control flow
- The dam was constructed to prevent flooding.
2.
water managementwater reservoir created by a barrier
- The dam provides water for the entire region.
3.
zoologyfemale parent of an animal especially livestock
- The dam of the calf was a prize-winning cow.
Images of dam
barrier built across water to control flow 
water reservoir created by a barrier
Expressions with dam
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prevent something from moving or flowing freely
The debris dammed up the river, causing a flood upstream..
strong feelings suddenly come out after being held back
After years of silence, the dam breaks and she cries.
event when a dam breaks and water flows uncontrollably
The dam bursts caused severe flooding in the valley.
a sudden release of emotions or events
After the argument, it felt like the dam has broken.
structure built by beavers to block water flow
The beaver dam created a large pond in the forest.
thin latex barrier for oral sex safety
They used a dental dam for protection.
the dam has broken, releasing water suddenly
After the heavy rains, the dam has burst.
device reducing air resistance in vehicles
The sports car's air dam improved its speed and handling.
barrier that controls water flow and generates electricity
The hydroelectric dam provides power and controls river flooding.
curved dam that transfers water pressure to adjacent rock walls
The arch dam effectively held back the river, stabilizing the water flow.
dam holds back water by its heavy weight
A gravity dam holds back the river by its weight.
past events that cannot be changed or are no longer important
It's just water over the dam now.
something of no value or importance
He dismissed the idea as a tinker's dam, irrelevant and useless.
Origin of dam
Middle English, dam (barrier)
Examples of dam in a sentence
Engineers will dam the lake to protect the town. He tried to dam his anger during the argument. They built a wall to dam the floodwaters. The dam generates electricity for the region. A new dam is being built to support irrigation. The dam was built to prevent flooding.
Engineers inspected the dam for safety concerns. The dam nursed her foal in the barn. Farmers often track the lineage of a dam carefully.
View all translations of dam
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- French:endiguer, barrage, ...
- German:aufstauen, Damm, ...
- Italian:costruire una diga, diga, ...
- Spanish:represar, presa, ...
- Portuguese:represar, barragem, ...
- Chinese:拦水, 大坝, ...
- Japanese:ダムを作る, ダム, ...
- Arabic:سَدَّ, سَدّ, ...
- Hebrew:לִסְכּוֹר, סֶכֶר, ...
- Russian:перегораживать, плотина, ...
- Ukrainian:перегороджувати, дамба, ...
- Hindi:बाँध बनाना, बांध, ...
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