Dam

by | Apr 27, 2023 | Uncategorized | 8 comments

Dam (Noun)
Syllable division: dam
How to pronounce: UK: /dæm/ US: /dæm/

Meaning: A wall constructed across a river to stop the flow of the river and collect the water, particularly to create a holding tank (reservoir/an artificial lake) that supplies water for a region.
Example:
> I think that they are going to build some new dams to help prevent flooding.
> You can go to the dam to camp and catch fish if you want to.

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Video of the historic Honen Pond Dam in Kanonji City, Kagawa Prefecture

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8 Comments

  1. Nirvana
    Nirvana on April 27, 2023 at 3:44 am

    After the flood, a new dam had to be built.

    • Minnette Oberholzer
      Minnette Oberholzer on April 27, 2023 at 5:25 pm

      Thank you for posting a good sentence Nirvana! 😀

  2. Moung Myoo
    Moung Myoo on April 27, 2023 at 7:50 am

    In the water festival, the water station is built near the dam.

    • Minnette Oberholzer
      Minnette Oberholzer on April 27, 2023 at 5:26 pm

      Thank you for posting a good sentence Moung! 😀
      Try saying:
      During the water festival, the water station is built near the dam.

  3. Metchi
    Metchi on April 27, 2023 at 11:06 am

    The dam provides for a water storage reservoir.

    • Minnette Oberholzer
      Minnette Oberholzer on April 27, 2023 at 5:27 pm

      Thank you for posting a good sentence Metchi! 😀
      Try saying:
      The dam provides a water storage reservoir.

  4. Vlad
    Vlad on April 27, 2023 at 1:34 pm

    In Romania, there are many dams necessary for hydropower plants that produce electricity.

    • Minnette Oberholzer
      Minnette Oberholzer on April 27, 2023 at 5:27 pm

      Thank you for posting a good sentence Vlad! 😀