dam

A dam used to generate electricity from water power.

To restrain or prevent the flow of something, like water or emotions.

When a dam breaks suddenly and violently.

When a dam fails; often used figuratively to mean a sudden release of pent-up emotion.

Indicates the dam is built from one side of something (like a river) to the other.

Indicates the location of the dam, specifying the river or body of water.

To construct a barrier across a river or stream.

To build or erect a barrier across a river or stream (more formal).

To make a hole or gap in a dam, causing it to fail.