zama

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Noun zama has 1 sense

Zama, battle of Zama - the battle in 202 BC in which Scipio decisively defeated Hannibal at the end of the second Punic War
--₁ is a kind of pitched battle
--₁ is a part of Punic War

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Zama

Definition:

Zama is a term that can be used as a noun or a verb, and has several senses and usages.

Noun:

1. (Proper Noun) Zama refers to an ancient city in North Africa, situated in modern-day Tunisia. It is famous for the Battle of Zama, which took place there in 202 BC and marked the decisive victory of the Roman general Scipio Africanus over Hannibal.

Sample Sentence: The ruins of Zama attract many history enthusiasts and archaeologists.

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2. (Noun) Zama can also be used as a short form for Zamak, which is a type of alloy consisting of primarily zinc, aluminum, magnesium, and copper.

Sample Sentence: The jewelry maker used zama to create a unique and durable necklace.

Verb:

1. (Transitive Verb, chiefly Canadian) To zama something means to pave or resurface a road using cold bitumen mixed with aggregates.

Sample Sentence: The construction crew will zama the street to improve its condition before winter arrives.