dam

The word “dam” has 1 syllable: dam

It's pronounced as /dæm/

What is synonym and antonym for dam?

In the thesaurus, “dam” has 77 synonyms and 29 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for dam along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for dam

Antonyms for dam

advance
aid
allow
assist
assistance
clear
empty
encourage
excavate
facilitate
forward
free
help
let go
liberate
lighten
open
permit
promote
promotion
push
release
shovel
support
unblock
unclog
unloose
unplug
unstop

Meanings of dam

noun
1. A structure placed across a flowing body of water to stop the flow or part of the flow, generally for purposes such as retaining or diverting some of the water or retarding the release of accumulated water to avoid abrupt flooding.
2. The water reservoir resulting from placing such structure.
3. A device to prevent a tooth from getting wet during dental work, consisting of a rubber sheet held with a band.
4. A reservoir.
5. A firebrick wall, or a stone, which forms the front of the hearth of a blast furnace.
6. Female parent, mother, generally regarding breeding of animals (correlative to sire).
7. A kind of crowned piece in the game of draughts.
8. An obsolete Indian copper coin, equal to a fortieth of a rupee.
9. A former coin of Nepal, 128 of which were worth one mohar.
verb
1. To block the flow of water.
interjection
1. Damn.

Example Sentences

The beavers constructed a sturdy dam across the flowing stream.
After heavy rains, the river surged against the aging dam.
Engineers inspected the dam to ensure its structural integrity.
Wildlife flourished in the protected area behind the dam.
The reservoir formed by the dam provided essential water resources for the region.

On this page you'll find 106 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to dam, such as: advance, aid, allow, assist, assistance, bank, bar.

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