Dam
/dˈæm/
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Definition
(noun) 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.
Sentence Examples
The villagers were displaced by the construction of a dam.
There was a water mill below the dam.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The villagers were displaced by the construction of a ____.