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   slam

   /slam/

   verb

   • 1. shut (a door, window, or lid) forcefully and loudly: "he slams the door behind him as he leaves" Similar bangshut/close with a bangshut/close noisilyshut/close with a crashshut/close with forcefling shutOpposite pull something toclose gently
   • ▪ be closed forcefully and loudly: "she heard a car door slam"
   • ▪ push or put something somewhere with great force: "Charlie slammed down the phone"
   • ▪ crash into; collide heavily with: "the car mounted the pavement, slamming into a lamp post" Similar crash intosmash intosmack intocollide withbe in collision withhitstrikeramplough intomeet head-onrun intobump intocrack into/againstimpactOpposite miss
   • ▪ hit (something) with great force in a particular direction: informal "he slammed a shot into the net"
   • ▪ put (something) into action suddenly or forcefully: "I slammed on the brakes"
   • ▪ move violently or loudly: "he slammed out of the room"
   • ▪ consume (a drink, especially an alcoholic one) rapidly or in one go: informal "we slam our vodka and run to the front of the stage"
   • ▪ score points against or gain a victory over (someone) easily: informal North American "the Blue Devils slammed Kansas to win the title"
   • ▪ short for slam-dance
   • 2. criticize severely: informal "the new TV soap was slammed as being cynical and irresponsible" Similar criticizefind fault withcensuredenouncecondemnarraignattacklambastpillorydisapprove ofcarp atcavil atrail againstinveigh againstcast aspersions onpour scorn ondisparagedenigratedeprecatemalignvilifybesmirchrun downgive a bad press toslurinformal:knockpanhammerblastbad-mouthnitpick aboutthrow brickbats atgive flak tolay intolace intopull to piecespull apartpick holes inhit out atmaulsavageroastskewercrucifyslag offhave a go atgive some stick tomonsterslaterubbishpummelcut uptrashbag onbagsledgeformal:excoriatedated:ratearchaic:slashvituperate againstreprobaterare:animadvert onobjurgateaspersederogatereprehendOpposite praiseapprove of
   • 3. (of a telephone company) take over the account of (a telephone customer) without their permission: "they will provide compensation in cases where it can be shown that the customer had been slammed"

   noun

   • 1. a loud bang caused by the forceful shutting of something such as a door: "the door closed with a slam"
   • 2. prison: informal North American "if he challenged the judge, he was definitely going to the slam"
   • 3. a poetry contest in which competitors recite their entries and are judged by members of the audience, the winner being elected after several elimination rounds: US "a poetry slam"
   • 4. a grand slam (all thirteen tricks) or small slam (twelve tricks), for which bonus points are scored if bid and made.
   • ▪ (especially in tennis) any of the individual championships that together comprise a Grand Slam: "a stellar 12 months saw her win two slams and two Olympic gold medals, and retain the number one ranking"

   Word Origin early 17th century: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare with Old Norse slam(b)ra.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Grand_Slam_(tennis)Grand Slam (tennis) - Wikipedia

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   2 days ago · The Grand Slam in tennis is the achievement of winning all four major championships in one discipline in a calendar year. In doubles, a Grand Slam may be achieved as a team or as an individual with different partners.

3. fastercapital.com › content › Community-challenges-or-contestsCommunity challenges or contests: Poetry Slams: Verses and...

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   Jun 11, 2024 · Each slam has its own set of rules, which can vary widely from one event to the next, but there are some commonalities that define the slam format. Understanding these rules is crucial for both participants and audiences, as they shape the way poems are performed, scored, and ultimately, how winners are decided.

4. fulfillmentiq.com › mastering-last-100-feet-ecommerceFrom Scan to Ship: The Role of SLAM in Modern Warehouses

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   20 hours ago · Streamline Your Final Fulfillment Steps with SLAM Adopting SLAM automation can significantly transform the last 100 feet of your eCommerce fulfillment process. It enhances accuracy, efficiency, and cost savings by addressing common challenges such as labeling errors, inefficient packing processes, and high labor costs.

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Glossary_of_baseball_termsGlossary of baseball terms - Wikipedia

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   5 days ago · 22.5 ultimate grand slam. 22.6 umpire. 22.7 unassisted play. 22.8 Uncle Charlie. 22.9 uncontested steal, undefended steal. 22.10 up. 22.11 up and in. 22.12 ...

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   Jun 30, 2024 · A slam-seeking convention devised by Ely Culbertson, in which a player bids 4NT or 5NT to show possession of defined numbers of keycards (aces, and kings in bid suits), and to which that player's partner responds in generally natural fashion.

7. www.autovision-news.com › adas › how-slam-worksHow Does SLAM Work for Self-Driving Cars? - AutoVision News

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   Jun 19, 2024 · In this article, we will discuss how autonomous vehicles use SLAM to navigate the environment around them. What is SLAM? Simultaneous Localization and Mapping involves two things: mapping and localization. The purpose of SLAM is to build a globally consistent representation of the environment.

8. www.verywellmind.com › stress-and-health-3145086What Is Stress? Symptoms, Causes, Impact, Treatment, Coping -...

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   Jun 20, 2024 · Stress can be defined as any type of change that causes physical, emotional, or mental strain. Stress is your body's response to anything that requires attention or action. Everyone experiences stress to some degree.