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• Dam — /dam, dahm/, n. (Carl Peter) Henrik /kahrl pee ter hen rik/; Dan. /kahrddl pay teuhrdd hen rddik/, 1895 1976, Danish biochemist: Nobel prize for medicine 1943. * * * I Barrier built across a stream, river, or estuary to conserve water for such… …   Universalium

• dam|ask — «DAM uhsk», noun, adjective, verb. –n. 1. a firm, shiny, reversible linen, silk, or cotton fabric with woven designs: »hangings of damask. 2. a linen material of this type used especially for tablecloths and napkins: »Spotless damask covered the… …   Useful english dictionary

• Rose Nader — (February 7, 1906 January 20, 2006, born Rose Bouziane) was the mother of U.S. activist, consumer advocate, and frequent third party candidate, Ralph Nader. She was a well known activist in her hometown of Winsted, Connecticut, where she famously …   Wikipedia

• Rose of Kingston — (foaled 1978 in Australia) was a Thoroughbred mare who raced with a great deal of success in Australia, particularly as a three year old. She was the Australian Horse of the Year in 1981, and after retiring from racing became a broodmare. Rose of …   Wikipedia

• dam — dam1 /dam/, n., v., dammed, damming. n. 1. a barrier to obstruct the flow of water, esp. one of earth, masonry, etc., built across a stream or river. 2. a body of water confined by a dam. 3. any barrier resembling a dam. v.t. 4. to furnish with a …   Universalium

• damask rose — dam′ask rose′ n. pln a fragrant pink rose Rosa damascena[/ex] • Etymology: 1530–40 …   From formal English to slang

• Three Gorges Dam — Three Gorges Dam …   Wikipedia

• Saint Petersburg Dam — The Saint Petersburg Flood Prevention Facility Complex [Before 2003 when construction resumed after a 15 year pause, the dam was officially called the Leningrad Flood Prevention Facility Complex ] ( ru. Комплекс защитных сооружений Санкт… …   Wikipedia

• Glenlyon Dam — Infobox lake lake name = Pike Creek Reservoir image lake = Glenlyon Dam spillway.jpg caption lake = image bathymetry = caption bathymetry = location = Queensland coords = coord|28.9698|S|151.465|E|type:waterbody region:AU|display=inline,title… …   Wikipedia

• Risks to the Glen Canyon Dam — Glen Canyon Dam viewed from inside lower Glen Canyon The Glen Canyon Dam, a concrete arch dam on the Colorado River in the U.S. state of Arizona, has been associated with a large amount of risk, most notably the risk of its siltation and failure …   Wikipedia

• Oroville Dam — View of Oroville Dam from the air. The main dam is to the right and the spillway is to the left; the Thermalito Diversion Pool is in the midground Location Butte County, California Coordinates …   Wikipedia