DAM Meaning and
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A dam refers to a man-made structure or barrier typically built across a river, stream, or other water bodies for the purpose of controlling or storing water. It is constructed by placing various materials such as rocks, concrete, masonry, or compacted earth across a waterway, creating a reservoir or artificial lake behind it.
Dams serve several imperative functions, such as flood control, water supply management, irrigation, and the generation of hydroelectric power. By regulating the flow of water, they can help mitigate downstream flooding during periods of excessive rainfall, safeguarding nearby communities and agricultural lands. Additionally, dams provide a reliable water source for domestic, agricultural, and industrial use, aiding in water conservation and drought management.
Furthermore, dams are crucial for harnessing the potential energy of flowing water and converting it into electricity. The impounded water behind the dam is released through turbines, which drive generators to produce hydroelectric power, a renewable energy source that plays a significant role in the global energy mix.
Although dams offer numerous benefits, they can also have adverse ecological impacts, such as altering natural habitats, interrupting fish migration patterns, and leading to the displacement of human populations. Therefore, their construction and management require careful evaluation of environmental and social factors to minimize negative consequences.
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• An Indian copper coin, the fortieth part of a rupee.
• A female parent, now used only for animals.
• To stop wholly or partially the flow of a stream of water by a mound of earth and stones, or by any other obstruction.
• A bank or mound of earth and stones; anything to confine wholly or partially a stream of water.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of DAM
The word dam originated from the Middle English damme which meant a barrier built to hold back water or a ditch surrounding a park and is derived from the Middle Dutch word dam or damme meaning a breakwater or dam. This Dutch root can be traced back to the Old Frisian word damm and the Old Norse word damb both meaning floodgate. The term ultimately stems from the Proto-Germanic word dammaz meaning blockade or obstruction.
Idioms with the word DAM
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water over the dam
The idiom "water over the dam" refers to something that has already happened and cannot be changed or undone. It means that the situation or event is in the past and it is no longer worth worrying or thinking about it since it is beyond one's control. Just like water that has passed over the dam, it cannot be retrieved or altered.
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dam sth up
The idiom "dam something up" typically refers to the act of obstructing or blocking the flow of a substance, such as water, by constructing a dam or barrier. It can also be used metaphorically to mean preventing the release or expression of something, usually emotions, thoughts, or information.
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dam up
The idiom "dam up" typically means to block or obstruct the flow of something, usually referring to emotions, feelings, or pressure. It represents the act of suppressing or bottling up one's emotions or thoughts without expressing them.
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dam something up
The idiom "dam something up" means to block or obstruct the flow of something, typically water, by constructing a barrier or dam. It can also be used figuratively to describe blocking or hindering the progress or movement of something, such as information or emotions.
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(as) busy as a beaver (building a new dam)
The idiom "(as) busy as a beaver (building a new dam)" means to be extremely industrious and hardworking, often working diligently and tirelessly to achieve a goal or complete a task. It reflects the busy and productive nature of beavers, known for their constant work in building and maintaining their dams.
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*busy as a beaver (building a new dam)
"Busy as a beaver (building a new dam)" is an idiom that describes someone who is working very industriously and diligently, often performing multiple tasks or projects simultaneously. Just as a beaver is constantly working on building a dam, a person who is "busy as a beaver" is always occupied with various tasks and projects.
Similar spelling words for DAM
- dame,
- dim,
- dawn,
- Dan,
- DAMM,
- damp,
- DAHM,
- dayan,
- dane,
- dams,
- Dania,
- Dayna,
- a.m.,
- damn,
- ram,
- Dawna,
- dad,
- Daine,
- day,
- Dain,
- Danny,
- Danae,
- danu,
- AM,
- Danna,
- dahn,
- Daina,
- Dann,
- dab,
- Daum,
- ham,
- dama,
- Dani,
- jam,
- dana,
- dano,
- yam,
- Dawne.
Conjugate verb Dam
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