Word: jam
Phonetic:
/ˈdʒæːm/Listen:
A sweet mixture of fruit boiled with sugar and allowed to congeal. Often spread on bread or toast or used in jam tarts.
A difficult situation.
Blockage, congestion. Example: A traffic jam caused us to miss the game's first period.
An informal, impromptu performance or rehearsal.
(by extension) A song; a track.
(by extension) An informal event where people brainstorm and collaborate on projects.
To get something stuck in a confined space. Example: Her poor little baby toe got jammed in the door.
To brusquely force something into a space; cram, squeeze. Example: The rush-hour train was jammed with commuters.
To cause congestion or blockage. Often used with "up" Example: A single accident can jam the roads for hours.
To block or confuse a broadcast signal.
To throw a pitch at or near the batter's hands. Example: Jones was jammed by the pitch.
To play music (especially improvisation as a group, or an informal unrehearsed session).
To injure a finger or toe by sudden compression of the digit's tip. Example: When he tripped on the step he jammed his toe.
To attempt to score points. Example: Toughie jammed four times in the second period.
To bring (a vessel) so close to the wind that half her upper sails are laid aback.
To give up on a date or some joint endeavour; stand up, chicken out, jam out.
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