dam
A structure placed across a flowing body of water to stop the flow or part of the flow, generally for purposes such as retaining or diverting some of the water or retarding the release of accumulated water to avoid abrupt flooding.
The water reservoir resulting from placing such a structure.
A device to prevent a tooth from getting wet during dental work, consisting of a rubber sheet held with a band.
A reservoir.
A firebrick wall, or a stone, which forms the front of the hearth of a blast furnace.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing