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dam
Noun
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A dam is like a wall used to hold back water. Usually, this is to block a river.
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A dam is a barrier like that used to hold back water, such as a dental dam.
dam
Verb
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If you dam a river you block it with a dam.
beam
Noun
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A beam is a line of light or energy.
A beam of sunlight came through the window making a rectangle on the floor.
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A beam is a long straight piece of wood or metal used in building to support weight.
Inside, the ceiling of the tunnel was held up with beams and was high enough that we could stand.
beam
Verb
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If you beam a signal from one place to another, you send it through the air.
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If you beam, you smile and look very happy.