dams
/dæmz/
NOUN
1. Structures that block or control water
Plural of dam; barriers built across rivers or other waterways to retain, control, or divert the flow of water.
1.1. Water-control structures
Refers to structures constructed across rivers or streams to hold back water, regulate its flow, or create reservoirs.
Synonyms
- barrages
- dikes
- embankments
- levees
- milldams
- weirs
Examples
- The beavers worked diligently to construct their intricate dams along the river.
- Engineers monitored the structural integrity of the concrete dams during heavy rainfall.
- Farmers relied on irrigation dams to supply water to their crops during dry seasons.
Related Words
1.2. Obstructions that block a flow
Describes barriers or blockages that prevent or restrict the movement of water or another flowing substance.
Synonyms
- blocks
- barriers
- barricades
- clogs
- plugs
- stoppers
Antonyms
Related Words
- blockage
- obstruction
- occlusion
- plug
- stopper
- clog
- barricade
VERB
2. To block the flow of water
Third-person singular present tense of dam; to obstruct a waterway or hold back water by building or placing a barrier.
2.1. Blocking or restricting water flow
Describes the action of obstructing a river, stream, or other watercourse to retain or control its water.