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SLAM

(noun, verb)
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There are 8 meanings of the word Slam.

How to pronounce slam:

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Slam - as a noun

Winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sweep10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
triumph14victory15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The noise made by the forceful impact of two objects

A forceful impact that makes a loud noise

An aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect

Example: "His parting shot was `drop dead'"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
barb8dig5gibe7jibe13shaft11shot7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
comment13input7remark12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Slam - as a verb

Close violently

Example: "He slammed the door shut"

Strike violently

Example: "Slam the ball"

Dance the slam dance

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mosh9slam dancethrash12

Throw violently

Example: "He slammed the book on the table"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flap down

Example Sentences

"He threw the ball with a powerful slam."
"The referee called a foul for the hard slam on the court."
"The loud slam of the door startled me."
"He won the poetry slam competition with his powerful words."
"The car came to a sudden stop with a slam of brakes."
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Word Game Points

Is SLAM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, slam is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SLAM has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is SLAM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, slam is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SLAM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is SLAM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, slam is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SLAM has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.

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