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Dam

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1.SymbolSymbol for decameter , an SI unit of length equal to 10 meters .
2.SymbolISO 639-3 language code for Damakawa.
3.NounA 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.
"A dam is often an essential source of water to farmers of hilly country."
4.NounThe water reservoir resulting from placing such a structure.
"Boats may only be used at places set aside for boating on the dam."
5.NounA device to prevent a tooth from getting wet during dental work, consisting of a rubber sheet held with a band.
6.NounA reservoir.
7.NounA firebrick wall, or a stone, which forms the front of the hearth of a blast furnace.
8.VerbTo block the flow of water.
9.NounFemale parent, mother, generally regarding breeding of animals.
10.NounA kind of crowned piece in the game of draughts.
11.NounAn obsolete Indian copper coin, equal to a fortieth of a rupee.
12.NounA former coin of Nepal, 128 of which were worth one mohar.
13.InterjectionDamn.
14.AdjectiveDamn.
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