DAMMED Meaning and
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Dammed is a verb that refers to the process of obstructing or blocking the flow of water in a river, stream, or other watercourse by constructing a dam. A dam is a barrier or wall that is built across a waterway to impound or control the flow of water, leading to the creation of a reservoir.
The act of damming is commonly carried out to harness the power of water for various purposes, such as hydroelectric power generation, irrigation, flood control, or to create recreational lakes. By obstructing the natural path of a river, a dam alters its flow, causing water to accumulate upstream and creating a large body of water. This stored water can then be released or controlled as needed.
Dams can be constructed using various materials, including concrete, earth, or rock, and they vary in size and design depending on their intended purpose. They may be equipped with gates or spillways to regulate the amount of water that is released downstream. Damming a river also has the potential to have ecological and environmental impacts, as it may disrupt the natural habitat, alter the water temperature, and affect the migration patterns of aquatic species.
Overall, damming is a process that involves the construction of a barrier across a watercourse, resulting in the formation of a reservoir and the controlled release of water for various purposes, with the goal of utilizing water resources efficiently and managing their distribution.
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Etymology of DAMMED
The word "dammed" is the past participle of the verb "dam", which means to obstruct or block the flow of water by constructing a barrier or embankment.
The term "dam" can be traced back to the Middle English word "damme", or "damm", which meant a barrier or stopping of water. It originated from the Old English word "dæm", also meaning a barrier or blockade.
The Old English word, in turn, can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "dammaz" and the Proto-Indo-European root "dembh-" meaning "to build an embankment or dam". This root has cognates in other Germanic languages as well, such as Middle Dutch "dam", Old Norse "dammr", and Old High German "tam".
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