Slam

noun

  1. A sudden impact or blow.

  2. The shock and noise produced by violently closing a door or other object.

  3. A slam dunk.

verb

  1. To shut with sudden force so as to produce a shock and noise.

    Don't slam the door!

  2. To put in or on a particular place with force and loud noise. (Often followed by a preposition such as down, against or into.)

    Don't slam that trunk down on the pavement!

  3. To strike forcefully with some implement.

Synonyms: bang

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