dæmning — meaning in English
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English meaning
- dam noun A barrier built across a river or stream to hold back or control the flow of water.
- embankment noun A raised bank of earth or stone built to hold back water, or to carry a road or railway across low ground.
Senses
dæmning is used for these senses in English:
- dam 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.
- embankment a long mound of earth, stone, or similar material, usually built for purposes such as to hold back or store water, for protection from weather or enemies, or to support a road or railway.
dam — full definition
- noun A barrier built across a river or stream to hold back or control the flow of water.
- verb To block or hold back the flow of water.
- noun The female parent of an animal, especially in breeding contexts.