This is the 1803rd most frequent Dutch word.
dam
A barrier built to obstruct or control the flow of water.
Here, 'dam' refers to a structure built to block or restrict the flow of water.
De dam in de rivier beschermt het dorp tegen overstromingen.
The dam in the river protects the village from flooding.
In this case, 'Dam' is used as a proper noun, naming a famous square in Amsterdam.
We wandelden over de Dam in Amsterdam en genoten van het uitzicht.
We walked over the Dam in Amsterdam and enjoyed the view.
Here, 'dam' refers to a barrier created by a beaver in a water body.