- (n.) 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).
- (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.
- (v.t.) To shut with force and a loud noise; to bang; as, he slammed the door.
- (v.t.) To strike with some implement with force; hence, to beat or cuff.
- (n.) The shock and noise produced in slamming.
- (v.t.) To defeat (opponents at cards) by winning all the tricks of a deal or a hand.
- (n.) The act of one who or that which, slams.
- (n.) The refuse of alum works.
- (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 down; to slaughter.
- (n.) Winning all the tricks of a deal.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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