Definitions for slam



Overview of noun slam

The noun slam has 4 senses? (no senses from tagged texts)
1. slam, sweep

(winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge)

2. slam

(the noise made by the forceful impact of two objects)

3. slam

(a forceful impact that makes a loud noise)

4. shot, shaft, slam, dig, barb, jibe, gibe

(an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect; "his parting shot was `drop dead'"; "she threw shafts of sarcasm"; "she takes a dig at me every chance she gets")


Overview of verb slam

The verb slam has 4 senses? (first 2 from tagged texts)
1. (8) slam, bang

(close violently; "He slammed the door shut")

2. (8) slam, bang

(strike violently; "slam the ball")

3. slam dance, slam, mosh, thrash

(dance the slam dance)

4. slam, flap down

(throw violently; "He slammed the book on the table")

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