Definition of slam

noun (n)

• winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge (noun.event)

  Synonym: sweep
  

  source: wordnet30
• the noise made by the forceful impact of two objects (noun.event)

  source: wordnet30
• a forceful impact that makes a loud noise (noun.event)

  source: wordnet30
• an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect (noun.communication)

  Synonym: barb, dig, gibe, jibe, shaft, shot
  

  source: wordnet30
• 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

verb (v)

• close violently (verb.contact)

  Synonym: bang
  

  Example:
  He slammed the door shut.
  

  source: wordnet30
• strike violently (verb.contact)

  Example:
  Slam the ball.
  

  source: wordnet30
• dance the slam dance (verb.motion)

  Synonym: mosh, slam dance, thrash
  

  source: wordnet30
• throw violently (verb.contact)

  Synonym: flap down
  

  Example:
  He slammed the book on the table.
  

  source: wordnet30
• 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

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