English dictionary

slam

/sl/&/m/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge

noun.event

Synonyms sweep

Source: WordNet 3.0
the noise made by the forceful impact of two objects

noun.event

Source: WordNet 3.0
a forceful impact that makes a loud noise

noun.event

Source: WordNet 3.0
an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect

noun.communication

Synonyms barb dig gibe jibe shaft shot

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act of one who, or that which, slams.

noun

Source: webster1913
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).

noun

Source: webster1913

close violently

verb.contact

Examples
He slammed the door shut.

Synonyms bang

Source: WordNet 3.0
strike violently

verb.contact

Examples
Slam the ball.

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dance the slam dance

verb.motion

Synonyms mosh slam dance thrash

Source: WordNet 3.0
throw violently

verb.contact

Examples
He slammed the book on the table.

Synonyms flap down

Source: WordNet 3.0
To shut with force and a loud noise; to bang; as, he slammed the door.

verb

Source: webster1913
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.

verb

Source: webster1913