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noun Automotive.
a spoiler mounted at the front of an automobile to reduce air flow on the underside of the chassis to increase stability.
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Origin of air dam
First recorded in 1970–75
Words nearby air dam
aircrew, aircrewman, air curtain, air cushion, air cylinder, air dam, airdate, air division, air door, Airdrie, air drill
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British Dictionary definitions for air dam
air dam
noun
any device, such as a spoiler, that reduces air resistance and increases the stability of a car, aircraft, etc
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