What is the meaning of slam?

noun

  • Winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge.
  • The noise made by the forceful impact of two objects.
  • A forceful impact that makes a loud noise.
  • An aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect.
    • usage: "his parting shot was `drop dead'"; "she threw shafts of sarcasm"; "she takes a dig at me every chance she gets"

verb

  • Close violently.
    • usage: "He slammed the door shut"
  • Strike violently.
    • usage: "slam the ball"
  • Dance the slam dance.
  • Throw violently.
    • usage: "He slammed the book on the table"
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