Slam
[slæm]
Definition
(noun.) a forceful impact that makes a loud noise.
(noun.) the noise made by the forceful impact of two objects.
(noun.) winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge.
(verb.) strike violently; 'slam the ball'.
(verb.) throw violently; 'He slammed the book on the table'.
(verb.) close violently; 'He slammed the door shut'.
Checker: Vivian--From WordNet
Definition
(v. t.) To shut with force and a loud noise; to bang; as, he slammed the door.
(v. t.) To put in or on some place with force and loud noise; -- usually with down; as, to slam a trunk down on the pavement.
(v. t.) To strike with some implement with force; hence, to beat or cuff.
(v. t.) To strike down; to slaughter.
(v. t.) To defeat (opponents at cards) by winning all the tricks of a deal or a hand.
(v. i.) To come or swing against something, or to shut, with sudden force so as to produce a shock and noise; as, a door or shutter slams.
(n.) The act of one who, or that which, slams.
(n.) The shock and noise produced in slamming.
(n.) Winning all the tricks of a deal.
(n.) The refuse of alum works.
Checked by Aurora
Definition
n. a shambling fellow.
n. an old card-game.
v.t. or v.i. to shut with violence and noise: to throw down with violence: to win all the tricks in a card-game:—pr.p. slam′ming; pa.t. and pa.p. slammed.—n. the act of slamming: the sound so made: the winning of all the tricks at whist &c.
Checked by Evan
Examples
- It was not necessary to slam the gate open and shut. Frank Lewis Dyer. Edison, His Life and Inventions.
- But when he approaches, the doors slam to with a crash, the earth trembles, and all the lights in Jerusalem burn a ghastly blue! Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- At this moment the greasy door is violently pushed inward, and a boy follows it, who says, after having let it slam: 'Come for the stuffed canary. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- As if a man bent on felony would slam his door so as to wake a household. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
- He hastened upstairs, and a few minutes later I heard the slam of the hall door, which told me that he was off once more upon his congenial hunt. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
- Plummy and slam! Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- Rebecca did not rise from her attitude of misery until the door slammed upon him and his carriage whirled away. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- Archer's heart had slammed itself shut in the queer way it had, and he sat vainly groping for a word. Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
- The portal swung slowly in, and before it could be slammed against me I sprang into the chamber beyond. Edgar Rice Burroughs. The Gods of Mars.
- A door slammed in the distance. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
- Sambo of the bandy legs slammed the carriage door on his young weeping mistress. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- She was within the cabin and had slammed and bolted the door before he had finished pronouncing her name. Edgar Rice Burroughs. Tarzan of the Apes.
- She was about to renew her entreaties when a door slammed overhead, and the sound of several footsteps was heard upon the stairs. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
- Me wants me Bhaer, said the mite, slamming down her book and running to meet him. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Good-bye, then, he said, shaking his fist in a rage, and slamming the door by which he retreated. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- I gave my order as soberly as I could, and slamming down the door, with an Aye, aye, mum, the man made his horse walk, as if going to a funeral. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- No slang, snapped Jo, slamming down the pillow. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- And slamming the door in Meg's face, Aunt March drove off in high dudgeon. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- She heard him go downstairs a few minutes after he left her, and the door slamming and closing on him. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
Editor: Nettie