Damm
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a wall built across a river to hold back water
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dam — a wall built across a river to hold back water
A large dam, usually built to store water or control floods.
Der Staudamm staut das Wasser des Flusses zu einem See auf.
Плотина задерживает воду реки, образуя озеро.
A smaller water structure used to regulate water level; more for controlling flow than for a big dam.
Das Wehr regelt den Wasserstand im Fluss.
Плотина-регулятор контролирует уровень воды в реке.
A barrier dam that blocks water or separates an area; often a technical term.
Ein Sperrdamm schützt das Tal vor Hochwasser.
Заградительная дамба защищает долину от паводка.
A wall in general; not necessarily related to water. As a synonym, it is only very general when talking about a barrier.
Die Mauer steht am Rand des Grundstücks.
Стена стоит на краю участка.
A general word for a barrier or obstacle; it can be physical or figurative, not only related to water.
Eine Barriere sperrt den Zugang zum Baustellenbereich.
Барьер перекрывает доступ к строительной зоне.
An embankment along water to hold back water or protect land from flooding; often by the sea or a river.
Der Deich schützt das Dorf vor Sturmfluten.
Дамба защищает деревню от штормовых наводнений.
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Damm translation: dam. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
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Damm translation
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Damm transcription
/dam/
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Damm meaning: what does it mean?
eine Mauer, die über einen Fluss gebaut wird, um Wasser zurückzuhalten
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