slam (n.)

  1. winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge

    [ Syn: sweep ]

  2. the noise made by the forceful impact of two objects

  3. a forceful impact that makes a loud noise

  4. 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; she takes a dig at me every chance she gets

    [ Syn: shot , shaft , dig , barb , jibe , gibe ]

    slam (v.)

  1. close violently; He slammed the door shut

    [ Syn: bang ]

  2. strike violently; slam the ball

    [ Syn: bang ]

  3. dance the slam dance

    [ Syn: slam dance , mosh , thrash ]

  4. throw violently; He slammed the book on the table

    [ Syn: flap down ]

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