dam
noun
a barrier to obstruct the flow of water, especially one of earth, masonry, etc., built across a stream or river.
dams
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present tense formof dam (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Floods tore through mountain districts, and destroyed roads, bridges and and hydropower dams.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
A barrier lake is a body of water formed when debris dams up a river.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
It turned down the groups’ request that it require reports on emissions from managers of dams and reservoirs but said it will start collecting estimated data using methods recommended by the U.N.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
The river feeds both Lake Powell and Lake Mead, two reservoirs created by massive dams built to distribute water year-round and generate electricity.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
Usually, the company bulldozed the slack dams open, but during a strike that wasn’t going to happen.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
