nounπShareA sudden impact or blow."The car's sudden slam into the curb caused a loud noise. "actionsoundphysicseventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe shock and noise produced by violently closing a door or other object."The slam of the door startled the sleeping child. "soundactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA slam dunk."The basketball player made a spectacular slam dunk, leaping high into the air. "sportachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn insult."The teacher's angry slam about my poor performance hurt my feelings. "languagecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe yellow iron silicate produced in alum works as a waste product."The alum works produced a large pile of yellow slam. "materialsubstancechemistryindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA poetry slam."The school held a poetry slam to celebrate student creativity. "cultureentertainmentliteratureartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA slambook."My sister's slambook is filled with photos of her friends from high school. "cultureliteraturewritingentertainmentcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe refuse of alum works."The chemistry class used the alum slam to demonstrate the different components of the chemical reaction. "materialsubstancechemistryindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA subgenre of death metal with elements of hardcore punk focusing on midtempo rhythms, breakdowns and palm-muted riffs"The band's new album showcased a powerful slam style, with slow, heavy riffs and intense breakdowns. "musicstyleentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo shut with sudden force so as to produce a shock and noise."The door slammed shut, startling the little girl. "actionsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo put in or on a particular place with force and loud noise. (Often followed by a preposition such as down, against or into.)"He slammed the door shut after arguing with his sister. "actionsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo strike forcefully with some implement."The carpenter slammed the hammer into the nail, driving it straight into the wood. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo strike against suddenly and heavily."The boat slammed into the bank and we were almost thrown into the river."actionsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo speak badly of; to criticize forcefully."Critics slammed the new film, calling it violent and meaningless."communicationlanguageattitudewordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo dunk forcefully, to slam dunk."The basketball player slammed the ball through the hoop. "sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a slam bid."The student slammed a bid of $100 on the online auction for the rare comic book. "gamebetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo defeat (opponents at cards) by winning all the tricks of a deal or a hand."In the card game, Sarah slammed her opponents, winning every trick in the last hand. "gameentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo change providers (e.g. of domain registration or telephone carrier) for a customer without clear (if any) consent."The internet service provider secretly slammed my account to a more expensive plan without my permission. "businesscommunicationserviceinterneteconomylawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo drink off, to drink quickly."He slammed the glass of juice, finishing it in a hurry before the next class started. "drinkfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo compete in a poetry slam."My sister will slam at the poetry competition tomorrow. "cultureentertainmentliteratureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo inject intravenously; shoot up."He slammed the heroin into his arm. "medicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA type of card game, also called ruff and honours."My grandpa loves to play slam with his friends at the senior center. "gameentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA card game, played all at once without separate turns, in which players attempt to get rid of their cards as quickly as possible according to certain rules."The students played a fast-paced slam game in their free time, trying to be the first to empty their hands of cards. "gameentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareLosing or winning all the tricks in a game."The team's slam in the last round of bridge secured them the victory. "gameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA bid of six (small slam) or seven (grand slam) in a suit or no trump."The bridge players made a slam in the last round of the tournament. "gamesportbetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareWinning all (or all but one) of the available, major or specified events in a given year or sports season."The basketball team's undefeated season earned them the slam of the year. "sportachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo defeat by winning all the tricks of a deal or a hand."The chess player slammed their opponent in the final game, winning every single piece. "gameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA shambling fellow."The slam, a lanky teenager with a slumped posture, was always late to class. "personhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading