dam up Synonyms

dam up Meaning

Wordnet

dam up (v)

obstruct with, or as if with, a dam

dam up Sentence Examples

  1. Leaves and debris can dam up a gutter, causing water to overflow during heavy rain.
  2. Beavers are known for their ability to dam up streams and create ponds for their habitats.
  3. The construction of a new bridge downstream caused sediment to dam up the river, altering its flow.
  4. If you don't clear the drain, it will dam up and cause flooding in the basement.
  5. Fallen trees can dam up a creek, creating a temporary barrier to the flow of water.
  6. Ice formations in rivers can dam up water, leading to ice jams and potential flooding.
  7. Sandbags were used to dam up the creek and redirect the flow away from the flooded area.
  8. The landslide dammed up the river, creating a new lake in the valley.
  9. People often dam up their emotions, but it's important to express them in a healthy way.
  10. The beavers worked tirelessly to dam up the stream, building a complex structure of sticks and mud.

FAQs About the word dam up

obstruct with, or as if with, a dam

plug (up), clog (up), hamper, hinder, impede, block, stop, close,interfere (with),obstruct

open, loosen (up), free, free, clear, clear, open, loosen (up), unclog,facilitate

Leaves and debris can dam up a gutter, causing water to overflow during heavy rain.

Beavers are known for their ability to dam up streams and create ponds for their habitats.

The construction of a new bridge downstream caused sediment to dam up the river, altering its flow.

If you don't clear the drain, it will dam up and cause flooding in the basement.