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dam


an artificially created depression for holding rainwater and used primarily to supply water for stock. Compare tank.

Contributor's comments: I've heard the word before used in this way in Melbourne to refer to dams on farms.

Contributor's comments: Dam is certainly used in Queensland. In fact I suspect it is probably Australia-wide.