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Dam failure — The reservoir emptying through the failed Teton Dam A dam is a barrier across flowing water that obstructs, directs or slows down the flow, often creating a reservoir, lake or impoundments. Most dams have a section called a spillway or weir over… … Wikipedia
dam — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun ADJECTIVE ▪ hydroelectric VERB + DAM ▪ build, construct ▪ breach ▪ The dam has been breached and there is a danger of flooding … Collocations dictionary
Dam — /dam, dahm/, n. (Carl Peter) Henrik /kahrl pee ter hen rik/; Dan. /kahrddl pay teuhrdd hen rddik/, 1895 1976, Danish biochemist: Nobel prize for medicine 1943. * * * I Barrier built across a stream, river, or estuary to conserve water for such… … Universalium
dam — Ⅰ. dam [1] ► NOUN ▪ a barrier constructed across a river to hold back water, in order to form a reservoir or prevent flooding. ► VERB (dammed, damming) ▪ build a dam across. ORIGIN Low German or Dutch. Ⅱ … English terms dictionary
Dam — This article is about structures for water impoundment. For other uses, see Dam (disambiguation). Hoover Dam, a concrete arch gravity dam in Black Canyon of the Colorado River. Lake Mead in the background is impounded by the dam … Wikipedia
dam — dam1 /dam/, n., v., dammed, damming. n. 1. a barrier to obstruct the flow of water, esp. one of earth, masonry, etc., built across a stream or river. 2. a body of water confined by a dam. 3. any barrier resembling a dam. v.t. 4. to furnish with a … Universalium
Flooding of the Nile — of the Nile as depicted in Norden s Voyage d Egypte et de Nubie (Arabic: عيد وفاء النيل) has been an important natal cycle in Egypt since ancient times. It is celebrated by Egyptians as an annual hol … Wikipedia
dam — dam1 noun 1》 a barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level, forming a reservoir or preventing flooding. ↘a barrier of branches in a stream, constructed by a beaver to provide a deep pool and a lodge. 2》 (also dental dam) a… … English new terms dictionary
dam — 1. n. & v. n. 1 a barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level, forming a reservoir or preventing flooding. 2 a barrier constructed in a stream by a beaver. 3 anything functioning as a dam does. 4 a causeway. v.tr. (dammed, damming) … Useful english dictionary
dam — a large wall or earth barrier used to block a river valley. Purpose may be to store water, control flooding and/or generate electricity … Geography glossary
