slam
noun
1. winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge
Similar word(s): sweep
Definition categories: event, triumph, victory
2. the noise made by the forceful impact of two objects
Definition categories: event, noise
3. a forceful impact that makes a loud noise
Definition categories: event, impact
4. an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
Similar word(s): barb, dig, gibe, jibe, shaft, shot
Definition categories: communication, comment, input, remark
Sentences with slam as a noun:
- I don't mean this as a slam, but you can be really impatient sometimes.
verb
1. close violently
- He slammed the door shut
Similar word(s): bang
Definition categories: contact, close, shut
2. strike violently
- slam the ball
Similar word(s): bang
Definition categories: contact, hit
3. dance the slam dance
Definition categories: motion, dance
4. throw violently
- He slammed the book on the table
Definition categories: contact, throw
Sentences with slam as a verb:
- Don't slam the door!
- Don't slam that trunk down on the pavement!
- Don't ever slam me in front of the boss like that again!
- Union leaders slammed the new proposals.
- Critics slammed the new film, calling it violent and meaningless.