Definition of Slam

1. Noun. Winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge.

Exact synonyms: Sweep
Group relationships: Bridge
Generic synonyms: Triumph, Victory
Specialized synonyms: Grand Slam, Little Slam, Small Slam

2. Verb. Close violently. "They want to slam the doors"; "He slammed the door shut"
Exact synonyms: Bang
Generic synonyms: Close, Shut
Derivative terms: Slammer

3. Noun. The noise made by the forceful impact of two objects.
Generic synonyms: Noise

4. Verb. Strike violently. "Slam the ball"
Exact synonyms: Bang
Generic synonyms: Hit
Derivative terms: Bang

5. Noun. A forceful impact that makes a loud noise.
Generic synonyms: Impact

6. Verb. Dance the slam dance. "Sam and Sue slam"

7. Noun. An aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect. ; "She takes a dig at me every chance she gets"
Exact synonyms: Barb, Dig, Gibe, Jibe, Shaft, Shot
Generic synonyms: Comment, Input, Remark
Specialized synonyms: Cheap Shot
Derivative terms: Gibe

8. Verb. Throw violently. "He slammed the book on the table"
Exact synonyms: Flap Down
Generic synonyms: Throw

Definition of Slam

1. v. t. To shut with force and a loud noise; to bang; as, he slammed the door.

2. 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.

3. n. The act of one who, or that which, slams.

4. n. Winning all the tricks of a deal (called, in bridge, grand slam, the winning of all but one of the thirteen tricks being called a little slam).

Definition of Slam

1. to shut forcibly and noisily [v SLAMMED, SLAMMING, SLAMS]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Slam

slaked
slaked lime
slaker
slakers
slakes
slakin
slaking
slalom
slalomed
slalomer
slalomers
slaloming
slalomist
slalomists
slaloms
slam (current term)
slam-bang
slam-dunk
slamdance
slamdanced
slamdances
slamdancing
slammed
slammer
slammerkin
slammers
slamming
slammings
slams
slam dance

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