Definition of slam - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
shut noisilytr./intr. shut forcefully and loudlytr./intr.
- He slammed the door in frustration..
2.
hit hardtr. strike or throw with forcetr.
- She slammed the ball into the net during the match..
3.
harsh criticismtr. criticize harshlytr.
- The critics slammed the new movie for its cliched plot..
4.
objecttr. put something down with force and noisetr.
- She slammed the book on the table.
5.
- They slammed their rivals in the final match.
6.
- He slammed the shot of whiskey.
7.
literatureintr. perform competitive spoken-word poetry at a live eventintr.
- She loves to slam at local events.
8.
- He was caught slamming in the alley.
9.
telecommunicationstr. TECH. US move a customer to another provider without consenttr. TECH. US
- The company was fined for slamming customers.
Noun
1.
impactsudden impact or blow with loud noise
- The door closed with a loud slam.
2.
communicationinsult or harsh criticism
- Her comment was a real slam.
3.
sportsTECH. forceful basketball dunkTECH.
- He scored with a powerful slam.
4.
literaturepoetry contest with audience scoring
- He performed at the local poetry slam.
5.
musicTECH. subgenre of death metal musicTECH.
- The band played slam at the concert.
6.
cardsTECH. winning all tricks in a card gameTECH.
- They achieved a slam in bridge.
Expressions with slam
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put something down forcefully
He slammed down the book on the table.
hit something with great force and suddenness
The car slammed into the wall.
close a door forcefully and loudly
He slammed through the door in anger.
push something into place with great force
He slammed home the bolt to lock the door.
stop a vehicle suddenly and forcefully
He had to slam the brakes on to avoid hitting the deer.
method guaranteed to succeed easily
His plan was a slam dunk approach to win the deal.
apply something quickly and forcefully
He slammed on the brakes to avoid the collision.
suddenly stop or end something
The manager decided to slam the lid on the project.
end a call forcefully due to anger or frustration
She slammed the phone down after the argument.
shot where ball is forcefully put through the hoop
He made an impressive slam-dunk during the game.
close a door loudly and forcefully
He slammed the door as he left the room.
apply brakes forcefully to stop a vehicle suddenly
She had to slam on the brakes to avoid the deer.
close a door forcefully and loudly
He was angry and decided to slam the door.
competition where poets perform original work
She won first place at the poetry slam last night.
person who writes and performs slam poetry
The slam poet captivated the audience with her powerful words.
poem performed at a poetry slam
She performed her slam poem at the local poetry slam.
modern genre of spoken poetry performed at events
She performed her slam poetry at the local cafe.
produce something quickly and forcefully
She managed to slam out a report in just two hours.
energetic dance with intentional collisions
Slam dancing broke out during the punk band's performance.
performed in a careless or reckless way
She completed the project slam-bang, ignoring the details.
winning all major events in a sports season
She achieved a grand slam in tennis this year.
winning 12 out of 13 tricks in bridge
They achieved a little slam in the final round.
in bridge, winning 12 out of 13 tricks
They nearly achieved a grand slam but settled for a small slam..
Origin of slam
Scandinavian, slam (to hit)
Terms with slam included in their meaning
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sports
involving a basketball slam dunk
slam shut
close something suddenly with a loud noise
basketball
perform a slam dunk over a defender
sports
grand slam in baseball
dance
slam dancing at a concert
sports
slam the ball overhand into the hoop during a basketball dunk
sports
Australian tennis player known for winning multiple Grand Slam titles
aerial slam
wrestling move landing across opponent's torso
Examples of slam in a sentence
The wind caused the window to slam shut. He slammed the door in anger. The wrestler slammed his opponent to the ground. The coach slammed the team for their poor performance. She slammed the proposal as unrealistic and impractical. He slammed the lid shut.
She slammed her suitcase onto the bed. The team slammed their opponents in every game. She slammed the competition with her outstanding performance. She slammed her drink before leaving. They dared him to slam the entire bottle. He decided to slam after discovering his passion for poetry. Many poets travel to different cities to slam competitively. She started slamming after losing her job. Many addicts resort to slamming for a quicker high. They discovered their phone service was slammed without notice. Customers complained about being slammed to a new provider. There was a slam as the window shut tight. The book hit the floor with a slam. His review was a brutal slam. The article contained a subtle slam against the politician. The crowd cheered after his impressive slam. Her first slam of the game was unforgettable. The poetry slam attracted a large crowd. She won first place at the national slam. Their latest album features a mix of slam and traditional metal. Fans of slam gathered for the underground music festival. Their team celebrated a grand slam in the tournament. She was thrilled with her first slam in the card game.
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- French:claquer, claquement, ...
- German:zuknallen, Knall, ...
- Italian:sbattere, botto, ...
- Spanish:golpear, portazo, ...
- Portuguese:bater, estrondo, ...
- Chinese:砰地关上, 撞击, ...
- Japanese:バタンと閉める, バタン, ...
- Arabic:صَفَقَ, ارْتِطام, ...
- Hebrew:לִטְרוֹק, טְרִיקָה, ...
- Russian:захлопнуть, хлопок, ...
- Ukrainian:грюкнути, удар, ...
- Hindi:जोर से बंद करना, पटाक, ...
Definition of SLAM - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
acr: supersonic low altitude missileDated fast missile flying close to the groundDated
- The SLAM flew swiftly over the ocean.
- The SLAM was deployed during the mission.
- Engineers tested the SLAM's capabilities.
Origin of SLAM
Acronym for Simultaneous Localization and Mapping
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- French:SLAM, ...
- German:Überschall-Tiefflugrakete, ...
- Italian:missile supersonico a bassa quota, ...
- Spanish:SLAM, ...
- Portuguese:SLAM, ...
- Chinese:超音速低空导弹, ...
- Japanese:超音速低空飛行ミサイル, ...
- Arabic:صَارُوخ سَرِيع مُنْخَفِض الِارْتِفَاع, ...
- Hebrew:טִיל עַל קוֹלִי בְּגוֹבַהּ נָמוּךְ, ...
- Russian:SLAM, ...
- Ukrainian:надзвукова низьковисотна ракета, ...
- Hindi:एसएलएएम, ...
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