Dam

Pronunciation: /dæm/

Definitions of dam

noun a barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level, forming a reservoir

Example Sentences

A1 The beavers built a dam in the river.

A2 The dam was constructed to prevent flooding in the area.

B1 The government decided to build a dam to generate hydroelectric power.

B2 The dam's reservoir provides water for irrigation in the surrounding farmland.

C1 The construction of the dam required extensive planning and engineering expertise.

C2 The environmental impact of the dam on the local ecosystem is a topic of debate among scientists.

Examples of dam in a Sentence

formal The construction of the dam was completed ahead of schedule.

informal Let's go check out the dam and take some photos.

slang That dam is huge, dude!

figurative Her emotions were like a dam ready to burst at any moment.

Grammatical Forms of dam

• past tense: dammed
• plural: dams
• comparative: more dammed
• superlative: most dammed
• present tense: dam
• future tense: will dam
• perfect tense: have dammed
• continuous tense: is damming
• singular: dam
• positive degree: dam
• infinitive: to dam
• gerund: damming
• participle: dammed

Origin and Evolution of dam

First Known Use: 1160 year

Language of Origin: Middle English and Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'dam' originated from Middle English 'damme' which came from Old French 'dame' meaning barrier or embankment.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a barrier or embankment to hold back water, the word 'dam' has evolved to also include structures used to generate hydroelectric power, regulate water flow, and prevent flooding.