a barrier to obstruct the flow of water, esp. one of earth, masonry, etc., built across a stream or river.

a body of water confined by a dam.

any barrier resembling a dam.

to furnish with a dam; obstruct or confine with a dam.

to stop up; block up.

verb

free , let go , liberate , release , unblock , unclog , unloose

noun

bank , barrage , barrier , dike , ditch , gate , grade , hindrance , levee , milldam , millpond , obstruction , weirnotes:a dam is a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water while damn is used as an expletive meaning cursed , condemned to hell

verb

bar , barricade , brake , check , choke , clog , close , confine , hinder , hold in , impede , obstruct , repress , restrain , restrict , retard , slow , stop up , suppressnotes:a dam is a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water while damn is used as an expletive meaning cursed , condemned to hell , block , barrier , blockade , dike , levee , obstacle , plug , stem , stop , weir