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- pronunciation:
- jaem
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Builder
part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
jams, jamming, jammed |
definition 1: |
to force or pack tightly into a small space.
He jammed a peg in the hole.She jammed the books in a box.- synonyms:
- cram, ram, squeeze, wedge
- similar words:
- crowd, force, sandwich, stick, stuff
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definition 2: |
to push suddenly and with force.
He jammed his foot on the brake pedal.- synonyms:
- slam, thrust
- similar words:
- force, press, push
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definition 3: |
to fill up or block.
Ice jammed the stream.- synonyms:
- block, obstruct
- similar words:
- clog, crowd, plug
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definition 4: |
to hurt by strong, sudden pressure.
Cheryl jammed her finger playing basketball.- similar words:
- hurt, injure, mash, sprain
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definition 5: |
to be blocked or not work properly.
The train's brakes jammed, but fortunately no one was hurt.- similar words:
- stick
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definition 6: |
to play or improvise jazz or rock-'n'-roll music with others.
The musicians jammed at the club for hours.- similar words:
- improvise, play
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related words: |
close, fill, line, pack, thrust, wedge |
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a large gathering or mass that slows or stops movement.
The stream was blocked by an ice jam.We were stuck in a traffic jam.- similar words:
- mass, throng
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definition 2: |
(informal) a difficult or embarrassing situation; trouble.
Peter was in a jam at work.- synonyms:
- fix, predicament, spot
- similar words:
- bind, dilemma, mess, tangle
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related words: |
bar, block, fix, thrust, trouble |
derivation: |
jammer (n.) |
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