damming
Meaning
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present participle and gerund of dam
Synonyms
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈdæmɪŋ/
New
dam
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- A structure placed across a flowing body of water to stop the flow or part of the flow, generally for purposes such as retaining or diverting some of the water or retarding the release of accumulated water to avoid abrupt flooding.
- The water reservoir resulting from placing such a structure.
- A device to prevent a tooth from getting wet during dental work, consisting of a rubber sheet held with a band.
- A reservoir.
- A firebrick wall, or a stone, which forms the front of the hearth of a blast furnace.
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