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Vocabulary Entry
dam
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A barrier built to hold back water and raise its level, forming a reservoir.
Example Sentences
"The dam was constructed to supply water for the city."
"After heavy rains, the dam reached its maximum capacity."
"Engineers monitored the dam for any signs of structural weakness."
V
verb
To obstruct or hold back the flow of water.
Example Sentences
"They decided to dam the river to create a lake."
"We need to dam the stream to prevent flooding in the area."
"The beavers dam the creek each spring."