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jam

[ ˈjam]

jam

verb

jammed; jamming

Definition of jam (Entry 2 of 4)

intransitive verb

1a : to become blocked, wedged, or stuck fast
//The line jammed and the boat hung useless.

b : to become unworkable when a movable part becomes blocked or stuck
//the gun jammed

2 : to force one's way into a restricted space
//People continued to jam into the already crowded hall.

3 : to improvise on a musical instrument with a group : to take part in a jam session
//musicians jamming together

4 basketball : dunk sense 2

transitive verb

1a : to press into a close or tight position
//jammed his hat on

b(1) : to cause to become wedged or stuck so as to be unworkable
//jam the typewriter keys

(2) : to make (machinery) unworkable by becoming wedged or stuck
//The paper jammed the printer.

c : to block passage of : obstruct
//traffic jammed by an accident

d : to fill often to excess : pack
//the crowd jammed the theater

2 : to push forcibly
//jammed the shovel into the ground
especially : to apply (brakes) suddenly and forcibly —used with on
//suddenly jammed on the brakes

3 : to cause (a part of the body) to be painfully crushed or squeezed
//jammed his finger in the door

4a : to make unintelligible by sending out interfering signals or messages
//jam a radio broadcast

b : to make (a radar apparatus) ineffective by sending out interfering signals or by causing reflection of radar waves
//trying to jam the enemy's radar

5 football : to block, crowd, or bump (a pass receiver) near the line of scrimmage
//The receiver got jammed at the line.

6 baseball : to pitch inside to (a batter)
//jammed him with a fastball

Other Words from jam

Noun (1)

jammy \ ˈja-mē \ adjective

Verb

jammer \ ˈja-mər \ noun

Synonyms & Antonyms for dainty

Synonyms: Verb

First Known Use of jam

Noun (1)

circa 1736, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1706, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a

Noun (2)

1805, in the meaning defined at sense 1b

History and Etymology for jam

Noun (1)

probably from jam entry 2

Verb and Noun (2)

origin unknown

Dictionary Entries near jam

Phrases Related to jam

money for jam

slam/jam on the brakes

traffic jam

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Synonyms of jam

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 a crowded mass (as of cars) that impedes or blocks movement

thousands of cars trying to leave the stadium's parking lot at the same time are sure to create a jam

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tangle

2 a difficult, puzzling, or embarrassing situation from which there is no easy escape

the heavy rain puts us in a real jam: all of the preparations are for a garden wedding

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Phrases Synonymous with jam

kettle of fish

jam

verb

Synonyms & Antonyms of jam (Entry 2 of 2)

1 to fit (people or things) into a tight space

jammed his clothes into the already bulging hamper

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2 to prevent passage through by filling with something

firefighters found the nightclub's doorways jammed with trapped patrons

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fur,
silt

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3 to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained

the inn will jam a guest's picnic basket with an array of tempting foods

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bloat,
bulk

Near Antonyms for jam

lighten

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4 to force one's way

several more people jammed into the bus even though there was hardly room to stand

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More Definitions forjam

jam

verb

English Language Learners Definition of jam

: to fill (a place) completely

: to fill (something, such as a door or a road) so that movement is slow or stopped

: to press or push (an object) into a tight place

jam

verb

\ ˈjam \

jammed; jamming

Kids Definition of jam

(Entry 1 of 3)

1 : to crowd, squeeze, or wedge into a tight position
//Fans jammed the auditorium.

2 : to put into action hard or suddenly
//He jammed his hands into his pockets. She jammed on the brakes.

3 : to hurt by pressure
//I jammed a finger in the car door.

4 : to be or cause to be stuck or unable to work because a part is wedged tight
//Paper jammed the copier.

5 : to cause interference in (radio or television signals)

jam

noun

Kids Definition of jam (Entry 2 of 3)

: a food made by boiling fruit with sugar until it is thick

jam

noun

Kids Definition of jam (Entry 3 of 3)

1 : a crowded mass of people or things that blocks something
//a traffic jam

2 : a difficult situation I got myself into a jam.