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slams

We have found lemma(root) word of slams : slam.

Definitions


[slam], (Verb)

Definitions:
- shut (a door, window, or lid) forcefully and loudly
(e.g: he slams the door behind him as he leaves)

- criticize severely
(e.g: the new TV soap was slammed as being cynical and irresponsible)

- (of a telephone company) take over the account of (a telephone customer) without their permission
(e.g: they will provide compensation in cases where it can be shown that the customer had been slammed)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 17th century: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare with Old Norse slam(b)ra


[slam], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a loud bang caused by the forceful shutting of something such as a door
(e.g: the door closed with a slam)

- prison
(e.g: if he challenged the judge, he was definitely going to the slam)

- a poetry contest in which competitors recite their entries and are judged by members of the audience, the winner being elected after several elimination rounds
(e.g: a poetry slam)

- a grand slam (all thirteen tricks) or small slam (twelve tricks), for which bonus points are scored if bid and made


Phrases:

Origin:
early 17th century: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare with Old Norse slam(b)ra




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