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Word: Slam
Speech Type: Verb
early 17th century: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare with Old Norse slam(b)ra
slam
shut (a door, window, or lid) forcefully and loudly
Short Definition:shut door, window, or lid forcefully
Examples:- he slams the door behind him as he leaves
criticize severely
Short Definition:criticize severely
Examples:- 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
Short Definition:take over account of telephone customer without their permission
Examples:- they will provide compensation in cases where it can be shown that the customer had been slammed
Word: Slam
Speech Type: Noun
slam
a loud bang caused by the forceful shutting of something such as a door
Short Definition:loud bang caused by forceful shutting of something such as door
Examples:- the door closed with a slam
prison
Short Definition:prison
Examples:- 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
Short Definition:poetry contest in which competitors recite their entries and are judged by members of audience
Examples:- a poetry slam
- slams will be spreading out to suburban poetry clubs
a grand slam (all thirteen tricks) or small slam (twelve tricks), for which bonus points are scored if bid and made.
Short Definition:grand slam all thirteen tricks or small slam twelve tricks
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