ด้าม
handle
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- 1 handle、hilt
- 2 [classifier for pens, brushes, brooms, and similar objects]
ด้าม refers to the part of a tool or object that is held in the hand. It is also used as a classifier for pens, brushes, and certain similar objects.
handle、hilt
The part of a tool or object designed to be held, especially a long or narrow handle.
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ด้ามมีด dâam mîit a knife handle ด้ามมีด details
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ด้ามจอบทำด้วยไม้ dâam cɔ̀ɔp tham dûay máay The hoe handle is made of wood. ด้ามจอบทำด้วยไม้ details
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จับด้ามให้แน่น càp dâam hây nɛ̂n Hold the handle firmly. จับด้ามให้แน่น details
[classifier for pens, brushes, brooms, and similar objects]
A classifier used when counting or identifying pens, brushes, brooms, and certain other handheld objects.
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ปากกาสองด้าม pàak kaa sɔ̌ɔŋ dâam two pens ปากกาสองด้าม details
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แปรงสามด้าม prɛɛŋ sǎam dâam three brushes แปรงสามด้าม details
Learning notes
Explanation
As a noun, ด้าม is the part held in the hand when carrying an object or operating a tool. Typical examples include the handles of knives, hoes, axes, and brushes. As a classifier, it follows a number: ปากกาสองด้าม means “two pens.” To identify a particular item, it appears before a demonstrative, as in ปากกาด้ามนี้, “this pen.” It is a common, neutral word used in both speech and writing.
Usage
It is commonly used when discussing the handles of tools and kitchen implements—for example, holding, breaking, or replacing a handle. It also appears when counting pens, brushes, brooms, or when pointing out a particular one at school, work, or in a store.
Caution
ด้าม is not the correct word for every kind of handle. มือจับ is often more natural for handles on doors, drawers, and bags, while a steering wheel is พวงมาลัย. As a classifier, ด้าม cannot be used for every long, narrow object; the conventional classifier depends on the item.
Differences from similar words
1 handle synonyms
2 [classifier for pens, brushes, brooms, and similar objects] synonyms
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อัน is a general-purpose classifier used for many kinds of objects. ด้าม is more specific and is used for items such as pens and brushes.