Definitions for slam

Definitions for (noun) slam

Main entry: dig, slam, shaft, shot, barb, jibe, gibe

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

Usage: his parting shot was `drop dead'; she threw shafts of sarcasm; she takes a dig at me every chance she gets


Main entry: slam

Definition: a forceful impact that makes a loud noise


Main entry: slam

Definition: the noise made by the forceful impact of two objects


Main entry: sweep, slam

Definition: winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge


Definitions for (verb) slam

Main entry: slam, bang

Definition: strike violently

Usage: slam the ball


Main entry: slam, flap down

Definition: throw violently

Usage: He slammed the book on the table


Main entry: bang, slam

Definition: close violently

Usage: He slammed the door shut


Main entry: slam, slam dance, mosh, thrash

Definition: dance the slam dance


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