dammed
/dæmd/
VERB
1. Blocked or obstructed the flow of water
To have blocked, restricted, or obstructed the movement of water in a river, stream, or other watercourse, typically by constructing a barrier or preventing water from flowing freely.
1.1. Water flow and river obstruction
Used when a river, stream, or waterway has been blocked or its flow restricted by a physical barrier, such as a dam, or by an obstruction that prevents water from passing freely.
Synonyms
- blocked
- barred
- barricaded
- obstructed
- impeded
- choked
- clogged
- stopped
- sealed
- closed
- plugged
- confined
- restrained
- restricted
- stemmed
- stanched
- staunched
Antonyms
Examples
- The engineers strategically dammed the river to control water flow.
- The beavers diligently dammed the stream with sticks and mud.
- The blocked drainage dammed the rainwater, causing flooding in the streets.
- Environmentalists protested against the dammed river, citing ecological concerns.
Related Words
- dam
- barrier
- barrage
- embankment
- reservoir
- watercourse
- river
- stream
- floodgate
- spillway
- obstruction
- water retention
- flooding
- water control
- impoundment