Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dammed
verb (past participle of ‘dam’)
/dæmd/
Definition
Prevented from moving freely, especially in reference to water; held back by a dam.
Examples
- The river was dammed, creating a large reservoir behind it.
- Due to the heavy rain, the creek was dammed with debris, restricting its flow.
- Environmentalists raised concerns about the impact of dammed rivers on local wildlife.
Meaning
The term ‘dammed’ is often used to describe the action of obstructing or controlling the flow of water in a river or stream by building a dam. It can also be used metaphorically to indicate the blocking or restriction of progress or movement.
Synonyms
- blocked
- halted
- obstructed
- restrained
