1. Verb
To shut with force and a loud noise; to bang; as, he slammed the door.
2. Verb
To put in or on some place with force and loud noise; -- usually with down; as, to slam a trunk down on the pavement.
3. Verb
To strike with some implement with force; hence, to beat or cuff.
4. Verb
To strike down; to slaughter.
5. Verb
To defeat (opponents at cards) by winning all the tricks of a deal or a hand.
6. Verb
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.
7. Noun
The act of one who, or that which, slams.
8. Noun
The shock and noise produced in slamming.
9. Noun
Winning all the tricks of a deal.
10. Noun
The refuse of alum works.
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