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Boulder Dam

Noun

Sense 1:

The Boulder Dam, also known as Hoover Dam, is a concrete arch-gravity dam on the Colorado River, located on the border between the US states of Nevada and Arizona.

Sample Sentence: The Boulder Dam was constructed during the Great Depression to control flooding and provide electricity.

Sense 2 (Local):

In some regions, "Boulder Dam" refers to a natural formation consisting of large rocks or boulders gathered at a specific location.

Sample Sentence: The kids enjoyed climbing on the boulder dam at the local park.