Dammed Meaning in English
word · lemma: dam
Definition
Blocked by or provided with a dam. Usually describes water that is stopped or controlled by a barrier built across a river or stream.
Usage & Nuances
Used as the past participle/adjective form of 'dam'; describes something affected by the action of building a dam. Not to be confused with 'damned' (meaning cursed or condemned). Common in technical, environmental, or geographic contexts.
Example Sentences
The dammed lake became a popular fishing spot.
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Local wildlife struggled to adapt after the river was dammed.
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They worry the new dammed section will increase flooding upstream.
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The river water was dammed to create a reservoir.
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Much of the valley's water is now dammed and used for farming.
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Some once-free flowing rivers are now heavily dammed for energy projects.
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