Definitions

1. noun

a sharp blow or strike, especially with a flat instrument

“He gave the drum a loud lam with his stick.”

2. verb

to strike or hit with a flat instrument

“The teacher will lam the drum in class today.”

3. verb

to criticize or scold severely

“She got lam for her mistakes at the meeting.”

4. verb

to decorate or embellish with ornaments or trim

“The artist will lam the picture frame with gold.”

5. verb

to cover or fill with a material, such as paint or varnish

“The worker will lam the floor with a coat of polyurethane.”