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damming

/ˈdæmɪŋ/

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1. Blocking the flow of water

The act of constructing a barrier or otherwise obstructing a river, stream, or other watercourse to prevent, restrict, or control the natural movement of water.

1.1. River and waterway obstruction

Used when a river, stream, or waterway is blocked or its natural flow is restricted by a physical barrier, typically to retain water, create a reservoir, or regulate water levels.

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  • The environmentalists rallied against the company's damming of the river.
  • Engineers were busy damming the water to create a reservoir for irrigation.
  • In their protest, activists argued for the preservation of nature by not damming the pristine river.
  • The project aimed at damming the creek to generate hydroelectric power.
  • Opposition grew as residents voiced concerns about the potential impact of damming on the local ecosystem.

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1.2. Restricting or obstructing the passage of substances

Used more broadly when an obstruction blocks, plugs, or restricts the passage of liquids or other materials through a channel, opening, pipe, or passageway.

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  • The accumulated debris was damming the drainage channel and preventing water from flowing freely.
  • The blockage was effectively damming the narrow passage through which the liquid normally flowed.

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