Pronunciation: /læm/

Definitions of lam

noun a type of fabric made from the hair of sheep or goats

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a lamb in the field.

A2 The lamb was frolicking in the meadow.

B1 The farmer raised lambs for their wool.

B2 The shepherd led the flock of lambs to greener pastures.

C1 The market was bustling with vendors selling lambs for Eid.

C2 The chef prepared a delicious lamb stew for the special occasion.

verb to beat or thrash

Example Sentences

A1 I lam the door before going to bed every night.

A2 She lams her books on the desk before leaving the classroom.

B1 The chef lams the steak to perfection on the grill.

B2 The mechanic lams the engine of the car to ensure it runs smoothly.

C1 The artist lams the canvas with vibrant colors to create a masterpiece.

C2 The scientist lams the data to draw meaningful conclusions from the research.

Examples of lam in a Sentence

formal The lambs were peacefully grazing in the meadow.

informal Let's go check out the cute lambs in the field!

slang I can't believe how fluffy those lambs are!

figurative He decided to lam it out of there before things got too intense.

Grammatical Forms of lam

past tense

lamed

plural

lams

comparative

more lam

superlative

most lam

present tense

lam

future tense

will lam

perfect tense

have lammed

continuous tense

is laming

singular

lam

positive degree

lam

infinitive

to lam

gerund

lamming

participle

lammed

Origin and Evolution of lam

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'lam' originated from Middle English, derived from Old Norse 'lemja' meaning to thrash or beat.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'lam' evolved to also mean to flee or escape, likely from the idea of beating a hasty retreat.