"Damming" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Damming refers to the act of creating a barrier or obstruction across a watercourse, such as a river or stream, to control the flow of water, usually for purposes such as irrigation, hydroelectric power generation, or flood control.
A "dame" is a term used to refer to a woman of high rank or nobility, especially in medieval times. It is often used as a title of respect, similar to "lord" or "lady".
The Damianist movement, also known as the Salestian movement, was a 17th-century Catholic devotional movement named after Saint Louis de Montfort's book "Treatise on the True Devotion to Mary". It emphasizes the importance of devotion to the Virgin Mary and advocates for a specially designated period of consecration to Mary, not just a one-time act. The term "Damianist" refers to the followers of this movement.
Dammar is a type of resinous substance obtained from the dammar tree (Canarium spp.), mainly the Canarium strictum. It is a sticky, greenish-yellowish-brown resin which is found in the tree's bark and trunk. Dammar is used to produce varnish, lacquers, and other protective coatings. It is also used in traditional medicine and has been used as a perfume. In addition, dammar was highly valued in ancient times for its high-quality aromatic and perfumery properties, and was used in the production of expensive perfumes.
"Dammit" is an informal exclamation used to express strong disappointment, frustration, or irritation. It is often used as a mild nuisance word to show annoyance or discontent, similar to "damn it" or "blast it".
Damnableness is a noun that refers to the state or quality of being extremely bad or evil. It can also describe something that is extremely wicked or sinful. The word is often used to emphasize the severity or depth of depravity in someone or something's actions or behavior.
damndest (adverb) - most surprising or remarkable; utterly most (used to emphasize the unexpectedness or degree of something)