How Do You Spell DAMS?

Pronunciation: [dˈamz] (IPA)

The word "dams" is commonly spelled with three letters - d, a, and m. The IPA phonetic transcription of the word "dams" is /dæmz/. The first sound is represented by the letter "d" which is a voiced alveolar stop. The second sound is represented by the letter "a" which is an unrounded open central vowel. The third sound is represented by the letter "m" which is a voiced bilabial nasal. The letter "s" at the end of the word represents a voiceless alveolar fricative.

DAMS Meaning and Definition

1. Dams are artificial structures built with the purpose of impeding or controlling the flow of water. These structures typically consist of a solid barrier or wall constructed across a river, stream, or other watercourses. The primary objective of dams is to create a reservoir or pond behind them by obstructing the natural flow of water. Dams serve multiple purposes and are essential in many sectors including agriculture, hydroelectric power generation, flood control, and water supply.

   The construction of dams involves the strategic placement of various components and materials, such as concrete, steel, or earth, to ensure the stability and strength required to withstand the pressure of the water. The structure may include features like spillways or floodgates that regulate the outflow of water, preventing overtopping and potential failure. Additionally, dams may include turbines or gates to generate electricity, allowing them to function as hydroelectric power stations.

   Dams are capable of storing vast volumes of water, thus playing a significant role in providing a reliable water supply for various purposes such as irrigation for agriculture, industrial processes, and domestic use. They also aid in flood mitigation by capturing and controlling excessive water flow during heavy rainfall or snowmelt. By impounding water, dams can moderate downstream water levels, preventing flash floods and reducing the risk of destructive flood events.

   Furthermore, dams contribute to the production of renewable energy by harnessing the force of flowing water to drive turbines, generating electricity. This hydroelectric power represents a clean and sustainable energy source, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and mitigating greenhouse gas emissions.

   Overall, dams are versatile engineering structures designed for water control and management, with significant ecological, economic, and societal implications.

Common Misspellings for DAMS

• dearms
• dumes
• damd
• ideams
• daws
• damag
• dums
• tamos
• doms
• deafs
• dats
• adems
• dawgs
• dems
• deamt
• daymy
• dayas
• damge
• dayso
• itams
• daiz
• daqys
• daysy
• dayis
• dans
• sams
• damie
• dayss
• davs
• damce
• xams
• damae
• naems
• dsays
• damm
• dals
• daysa
• darems
• deams
• adamas
• damit
• dombs
• dags
• damb
• quams
• daos
• dimms
• dayz
• dayus
• dtws
• damsil
• damist
• darma
• dymb
• idoms
• dyfs
• eams
• demis
• deahs
• damnn
• dameg
• damags
• fams
• damsle
• bams
• derams
• ddamn
• idems
• daes
• dms
• idums
• dasys
• nams
• demes
• pams
• wams
• damsal
• damges
• drames
• daays
• sadams
• damasc
• damme
• daysm
• dimas
• dmas
• dsame
• azs
• daams
• camy
• raps
• dac
• dada
• dahks
• daas
• dahs
• damsa
• damse
• danes
• dass
• dbm
• dsmus
• ddts
• uats
• gams
• zam
• kams
• damaj
• deiss
• dyazs
• dyaas
• fems
• odas
• ddms
• Daems
• Damos
• Deyof
• dymms
• damiis
• damys
• damms
• IAyMS
• deirs
• famsz
• iamse
• UAvS
• dwavs
• AAMYs
• cdamd
• damrds
• dhamb
• dxxms
• dahms
• TDaMSE
• tdwms
• Kamys
• dyamu
• Dumsi

Etymology of DAMS

The word "dams" has an etymology derived from Middle English "dammes" and Old English "damm" meaning a barrier or stoppage for water. These words originated from the Proto-Germanic word "dammaz" which had a similar meaning. The Proto-Germanic term traces its roots back to the Proto-Indo-European word "dʰembʰ" meaning to shut or close off.

Similar spelling words for DAMS

• dame,
• Dang,
• dahms,
• danks,
• DANOS,
• dansie,
• dank,
• DANZ,
• dims,
• danaus,
• damask,
• dames,
• dabs,
• Danis,
• dam,
• damp,
• danish,
• damas,
• jams,
• dais.

Conjugate verb Dams

CONDITIONAL

I would dam

we would dam

you would dam

he/she/it would dam

they would dam

FUTURE

I will dam

we will dam

you will dam

he/she/it will dam

they will dam

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have dammed

we will have dammed

you will have dammed

he/she/it will have dammed

they will have dammed

PAST

I dammed

we dammed

you dammed

he/she/it dammed

they dammed

PAST PERFECT

I had dammed

we had dammed

you had dammed

he/she/it had dammed

they had dammed

PRESENT

I dam

we dam

you dam

he/she/it dams

they dam

PRESENT PERFECT

I have dammed

we have dammed

you have dammed

he/she/it has dammed

they have dammed

I am damming

we are damming

you are damming

he/she/it is damming

they are damming

I was damming

we were damming

you were damming

he/she/it was damming

they were damming

I will be damming

we will be damming

you will be damming

he/she/it will be damming

they will be damming

I have been damming

we have been damming

you have been damming

he/she/it has been damming

they have been damming

I had been damming

we had been damming

you had been damming

he/she/it had been damming

they had been damming

I will have been damming

we will have been damming

you will have been damming

he/she/it will have been damming

they will have been damming

I would have dammed

we would have dammed

you would have dammed

he/she/it would have dammed

they would have dammed

I would be damming

we would be damming

you would be damming

he/she/it would be damming

they would be damming

I would have been damming

we would have been damming

you would have been damming

he/she/it would have been damming

they would have been damming