Slam

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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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