dictionary.ptdamnounfemininegeneral usecommon/bɐˈʁɐʒɨ̃/ba·rra·gemPortuguêsEnglishEspañolFrançaisDefinition1A structure built to hold back or divert water.Usage examples“The dam was built to control flooding.”“Water from the dam is used for irrigation.”SynonymsreservoirbarrierCommon combinationswater damearth dam
A structure built to hold back or divert water.Usage examples“The dam was built to control flooding.”“Water from the dam is used for irrigation.”SynonymsreservoirbarrierCommon combinationswater damearth dam