Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A structure built to block or control the flow of water in a river, stream, or other body of water.
Dam
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Examples:
The river was blocked by a massive hydroelectric dam.
Beavers build dams to create ponds that are protected from predators.
Workers inspected the dam for any signs of structural weakness.
Etymology:
Originating from the Middle Dutch dam or Old Norse dammr, meaning a barrier or obstruction in watercourses, first used in the English language in the early 14th century.
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