Staudamm
dam
Meaning of Staudamm
Mauer oder Bauwerk quer durch einen Fluss, das Wasser zurückhält
a wall built across a river to hold back water
Pronunciation
Staudamm with English translation
Staudamm usage examples
Der Staudamm hält das Wasser zurück.
The dam holds back the water.
Wir besuchten den großen Staudamm.
We visited the big dam.
Staudamm synonyms
What's the difference between Staudamm, Talsperre, Wehr, Sperrdamm, Deich, Damm, Mauer, and Barriere
A larger water-control structure, usually referring to a dam with a reservoir; often used for dams in valleys or mountainous areas.
A smaller water structure used to regulate water level; more for controlling flow than for a big dam.
A blocking embankment or dam; it emphasizes the function of stopping or diverting water.
An embankment for flood protection, but usually not across a river; it runs along a coast or river to keep water out.
A very general word: embankment, dam, or levee. In water contexts it can mean either a dam or a protective embankment.
A technical term for a dam structure; it sounds official and is used in engineering contexts.
A very general engineering term for any waterworks structure; a dam is only one possible type.
Advanced: broader words
A wall in general; not necessarily related to water. As a synonym, it is only very general when talking about a barrier.
A general word for a barrier or obstacle; it can be physical or figurative, not only related to water.
The actual wall of a dam that holds back water; very close to Staudamm, but it stresses the wall itself.
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Questions about this word
What does Staudamm mean?
a wall built across a river to hold back water
How do you pronounce Staudamm?
Staudamm is pronounced [ˈʃtaʊ̯dˌam].
How is Staudamm used in a sentence?
The dam holds back the water. Translation: Der Staudamm hält das Wasser zurück.
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