dam
Pronunciation: [dæm]
Word
Context: "construction"
(noun) a structure built to stop or control water from flowing in a river or a stream. It helps create a lake or holds back water to prevent flooding.
Example
The engineers built a dam to create a large lake for water supply.
Example
Without a dam, the river flooded and caused a lot of damage.
Example
How does the dam help control the water flow in the river?
Context: "control water"
(verb) to block or stop water from flowing. It’s like putting your hand over a hose to stop the water from coming out.
Example
They used sandbags to dam the small stream during the heavy rain.
Example
You can't dam the river without the right materials and planning.
Example
Can we dam the water so it doesn’t overflow the banks?
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