Antonyms for dam

Grammar : Noun, verb

Definition of dam

Origin : "water barrier," early 14c., probably from Old Norse dammr or Middle Dutch dam, both from Proto-Germanic *dammaz (cf. Old Frisian damm, German Damm), of unknown origin.

noun embankment, wall
verb hold back; block

Example sentences :

Then they tore out the dam, rinsed the screen and spread it over a rock to dry.
Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter

As in a trance, he saw more than the dam; he saw what it symbolized.
Extract from : « Raiders Invisible » by Desmond Winter Hall

The women they shot as readily as they would the dam of the wolf or the bear.
Extract from : « King Philip » by John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott

I wish Kenelm or some other dam' fool was here instead of me.
Extract from : « Thankful's Inheritance » by Joseph C. Lincoln

He said give you his Regards and tell you you was a dam lukky Man.
Extract from : « Cap'n Dan's Daughter » by Joseph C. Lincoln

A Kid who had left the side of her dam was caught by a Wolf.
Extract from : « Boys and Girls Bookshelf (Vol 2 of 17) » by Various

Unexpectedly, and without the help of the dam, he had discovered a wild-bees' nest.
Extract from : « Creatures of the Night » by Alfred W. Rees

Do you know, sir, that a dam' Malay like a monkey is in charge of your ship—and no one else.
Extract from : « End of the Tether » by Joseph Conrad

He was not likely to forget; but you cannot dam up life like a sluggish stream.
Extract from : « End of the Tether » by Joseph Conrad

"Dam' foolishness," muttered the Yankee, vexedly grounding the butt.
Extract from : « Lord Jim » by Joseph Conrad

Synonyms for dam

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