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dammed

 

[ dæmd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

water control

The term 'dammed' refers to the state of being held back by a dam. This usually applies to water bodies that have been obstructed to create reservoirs or for flood control. Once a river or stream is dammed, the water level rises, which can lead to significant ecological changes in the surrounding environment. Dammed water can also serve various purposes such as hydroelectric power generation, irrigation, and recreation.

Synonyms

blocked, obstructed, stopped

Examples of usage

  • The dammed river flooded the surrounding areas.
  • They constructed a dammed lake for fishing activities.
  • Dammed water is essential for agricultural irrigation.
  • The ecosystem changed after the river was dammed.

Translations

Translations of the word "dammed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 represado

🇮🇳 बंद किया हुआ

🇩🇪 gestaut

🇮🇩 terhambat

🇺🇦 перегороджений

🇵🇱 tamowany

🇯🇵 ダムされた

🇫🇷 barré

🇪🇸 represado

🇹🇷 barajlanmış

🇰🇷 댐이 쌓인

🇸🇦 محجوز

🇨🇿 zadržovaný

🇸🇰 zadržaný

🇨🇳 拦截的

🇸🇮 zadržan

🇮🇸 stífður

🇰🇿 тосқауылданған

🇬🇪 ბარიერი

🇦🇿 saxlanmış

🇲🇽 represado

Etymology

The word 'dam' originates from the Old French word 'dame', meaning 'lady', which transitioned into its current meaning relating to water control structures in the early 14th century. The verb form 'dam' appeared in the 17th century, becoming more common in English as various civilizations built structures to control water flow. Damming rivers has been practiced for millennia, notably by ancient Romans and Mesopotamians. The modern usage of 'dammed' typically implies a structural blockage in a river or stream, resulting in raised water levels and altered ecosystems. The increasing emphasis on environmental impact studies has led to discussions around the consequences of damming practices, making this term particularly relevant in contemporary ecological conversations.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,086, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.