noun

slam

SLAM · noun · slang

A hard, uncontrolled fall.

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Definitions

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A heavy crash to the ground, harder and more painful than a bail; the kind of fall that leaves bruises or worse.

“That slam on the handrail looked brutal.”
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slam In A Sentence

That slam on the handrail looked brutal.

Origin & Usage

General English 'slam' (to hit hard) applied to falls; a staple of skate video culture.

People Also Ask

What is a slam in skateboarding?

It's a hard, uncontrolled fall to the ground, more painful than a bail, the kind that leaves bruises or worse.

What's the difference between a slam and a bail?

A bail is a controlled bailout where you step off safely, while a slam is a heavy, uncontrolled crash.

Where does the term slam come from?

It comes from the general English 'slam,' meaning to hit hard, and it's a staple of skate video culture.

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