Definition of slam

• v. t. - To shut with force and a loud noise; to bang; as, he slammed the door.
• v. t. - To put in or on some place with force and loud noise; -- usually with down; as, to slam a trunk down on the pavement.
• v. t. - To strike with some implement with force; hence, to beat or cuff.
• v. t. - To strike down; to slaughter.
• v. t. - To defeat (opponents at cards) by winning all the tricks of a deal or a hand.
• v. i. - To come or swing against something, or to shut, with sudden force so as to produce a shock and noise; as, a door or shutter slams.
• n. - The act of one who, or that which, slams.
• n. - The shock and noise produced in slamming.
• n. - Winning all the tricks of a deal.
• n. - The refuse of alum works.