Word Definition

Slam

  1. 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.
  2. The shock and noise produced in slamming.
  3. To put in or on some place with force and loud noise; -- usually with down; as, to slam a trunk down on the pavement.
  4. To strike with some implement with force; hence, to beat or cuff.
  5. To strike down; to slaughter.
  6. Winning all the tricks of a deal.
  7. To shut with force and a loud noise; to bang; as, he slammed the door.
  8. The act of one who, or that which, slams.
  9. The refuse of alum works.
  10. To defeat (opponents at cards) by winning all the tricks of a deal or a hand.