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Dam
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Synonyms & Antonyms for dam
Synonyms: Noun (1)
- dike,
- embankment,
- head,
- levee
Synonyms: Verb
Antonyms: Verb
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“Dam.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dam. Accessed 23 Apr. 2021.
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The first known use of dam was in the 13th century
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