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slam

(sl/&/m )

winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge(noun.event)

Synonym:
sweep

source: wordnet30
the noise made by the forceful impact of two objects(noun.event)

source: wordnet30
a forceful impact that makes a loud noise(noun.event)

source: wordnet30
an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect(noun.communication)

Synonym:
barb, dig, gibe, jibe, shaft, shot

source: wordnet30
The act of one who, or that which, slams.(noun)

source: webster1913
Winning all the tricks of a deal (called, in bridge, grand slam, the winning of all but one of the thirteen tricks being called a little slam).(noun)

source: webster1913

close violently(verb.contact)

Example:
He slammed the door shut.

Synonym:
bang

source: wordnet30
strike violently(verb.contact)

Example:
Slam the ball.

source: wordnet30
dance the slam dance(verb.motion)

Synonym:
mosh, slam dance, thrash

source: wordnet30
throw violently(verb.contact)

Example:
He slammed the book on the table.

Synonym:
flap down

source: wordnet30
To shut with force and a loud noise; to bang; as, he slammed the door.(verb)

source: webster1913
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.(verb)

source: webster1913

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