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The Meaning of slam

  • (v. t.) To shut with force and a loud noise; to bang; as, he slammed the door.
  • (v. t.) To put in or on some place with force and loud noise; -- usually with down; as, to slam a trunk down on the pavement.
  • (v. t.) To strike with some implement with force; hence, to beat or cuff.
  • (v. t.) To strike down; to slaughter.
  • (v. t.) To defeat (opponents at cards) by winning all the tricks of a deal or a hand.
  • (v. i.) To come or swing against something, or to shut, with sudden force so as to produce a shock and noise; as, a door or shutter slams.
  • (n.) The act of one who, or that which, slams.
  • (n.) The shock and noise produced in slamming.
  • (n.) Winning all the tricks of a deal.
  • (n.) The refuse of alum works.

Synonyms

sweep , shot , shaft , dig , barb , jibe , gibe , bang , bang , slam dance , mosh , thrash , flap down

Rhymes

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