Source etymology 1
Original entry ↗To block the flow of water.
A structure placed across a flowing body of water to stop the flow or part of the flow, generally for purposes such as retaining or diverting some of the water or retarding the release of accumulated water to avoid abrupt flooding. · The water reservoir resulting from placing such a structure. · A device to prevent a tooth from getting wet during dental work, consisting of a rubber sheet held with a band. · A reservoir.
From Middle English dam, from Old English *damm, from Proto-West Germanic *damm, from Proto-Germanic *dammaz.
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