arch dam

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahrch dam]
- /ɑrtʃ dæm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahrch dam]
- /ɑrtʃ dæm/

Definitions of arch dam words

noun arch dam a dam that is curved in the horizontal plane and usually built of concrete, in which the horizontal thrust is taken by abutments in the sides of a valley. Arch dams must be built on solid rock, as a yielding material would cause a failure 3
noun arch dam a dam resisting the pressure of impounded water by an arch principle, especially a dam having in plan the form of a single arch abutted by natural rock formations. 1

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arch dam popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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