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dam . ( Of the lat. )( repressus , table of contents, of reprimere , contain). 1. f. action to back up (? recover). 2. f. work, usually of reinforced cement, to contain and regulate the course of the water. 3. f. place where the waters are detained or stored, naturally or artificially. 4. f. retention of the assets of a nation which is at war. 5. (f) detention of some non-material things, such as the affections and passions of the mind. grinding of dam . 1. loc. verb. Colloq. Perform with more Verve than ordinary activity some time suppressed.