dam plate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An iron plate positioned in front of the dam of a blast furnace, in order to strengthen it.
  2. A structural component used in the construction of dams, serving as a waterproof barrier to prevent water seepage.

Word forms

dam plate dam plates damplate dam-plate
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