slam

Definitions

1. 1transitive verb

   To shut with force and a loud noise; to bang; as, he slammed the door.

2. 2transitive 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. 3transitive verb

   To strike with some implement with force; hence, to beat or cuff.

4. 4transitive verb

   To strike down; to slaughter.

5. 5transitive verb

   To defeat (opponents at cards) by winning all the tricks of a deal or a hand.

6. 6intransitive 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. 7noun

   The act of one who, or that which, slams.

8. 8noun

   The shock and noise produced in slamming.

9. 9noun

   Winning all the tricks of a deal.

10. 10noun

    The refuse of alum works.

11. 11noun

    an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect

    "his parting shot was `drop dead'"

    "she threw shafts of sarcasm"

    Synonyms

    barbdiggibejibeshaftshot
12. 12noun

    a forceful impact that makes a loud noise

13. 13noun

    the noise made by the forceful impact of two objects

14. 14noun

    winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge

    Synonyms

    sweep
15. 15verb

    strike violently

    "slam the ball"

    Synonyms

    bang
16. 16verb

    throw violently

    "He slammed the book on the table"

17. 17verb

    close violently

    "He slammed the door shut"

    Synonyms

    bang
18. 18verb

    dance the slam dance

    Synonyms

    thrash