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slam in Catalan

slam in Catalan is esmaixada, tancar de cop, esmaixar — slam means to shut something with sudden force and a loud noise.

slam in Catalan

esmaixada
noun
(countable, basketball) A slam dunk.
tancar de cop
verb
(transitive, ergative) To shut with sudden force so as to produce a shock and noise.
esmaixar
verb
(basketball) To dunk forcefully, to slam dunk.

What does "slam" mean?

  1. verb To shut something with sudden force and a loud noise.
    "The wind caught the window and slammed it shut during the storm."
  2. verb To criticise someone or something harshly.
    "Reviewers slammed the film for its confusing plot and wooden acting."
  3. noun A sudden loud impact or forceful closing.
    "We heard a loud slam from the garage as the wind blew the door."
  4. noun (bridge) A bid to win all or nearly all the tricks in a hand.
    "Reaching a small slam requires careful bidding between you and your partner."
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slam in a sentence

  • The wind caught the window and slammed it shut during the storm.
  • She slammed the door on her way out.
  • Reviewers slammed the film for its confusing plot and wooden acting.
  • The newspaper slammed the council for ignoring residents' complaints about the bus service.

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What is "slam" in Catalan?
"slam" in Catalan is esmaixada, tancar de cop, esmaixar. slam means: To shut something with sudden force and a loud noise.
How do you use "slam" in a sentence?
Example: "The wind caught the window and slammed it shut during the storm." In Catalan, "slam" is esmaixada, tancar de cop, esmaixar.
Are there other ways to say "slam" in Catalan?
Yes — Catalan has 3 translations listed for "slam": esmaixada, tancar de cop, esmaixar.
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