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   Jam

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   verb

   • 1. squeeze or pack tightly into a specified space: "four of us were jammed in one compartment" Similar stuffshoveforceramthrustwedgepresspushsticksqueezecompressconfinecrampacksandwichinsertcrowdpackpilepresssqueezecramthrongoccupyfilloverfillovercrowdobstructblockclogcongestmob
   • ▪ push (something) roughly and forcibly into position or a space: "he jammed his hat on" Similar stuffshoveforceramthrustwedgepresspushsticksqueezecompressconfinecrampacksandwichinsert
   • ▪ crowd onto (a road) so as to block it: "the roads were jammed with traffic"
   • ▪ cause (phone lines) to be continuously busy with a large number of calls: "listeners jammed WBOQ's switchboard with calls"
   • 2. become or make unable to move or work due to a part seizing or becoming stuck: "the photocopier jammed" Similar stickbecome stuckcatchseize (up)become immobilizedbecome unable to movebecome fixedbecome wedgedbecome lodgedbecome trappedimmobilizeparalyzedisablecrippledeactivateput out of actionmake inoperativestophaltbring to a haltbring to a standstillOpposite free
   • ▪ make (a broadcast or other electronic signal) unintelligible by causing interference: "GPS signals are weak and easily jammed"
   • 3. improvise with other musicians, especially in jazz or blues: informal "the opportunity to jam with Atlanta blues musicians"

   noun

   • 1. an instance of a machine or thing seizing or becoming stuck: "paper jams"
   • ▪ short for traffic jam
   • ▪ a handhold obtained by stuffing a part of the body such as a hand or foot into a crack in the rock.
   • 2. an awkward situation or predicament: informal "I'm in a jam" Similar predicamentplighttricky situationticklish situationawkward situationspot of troublebit of botherdifficultyproblempuzzlequandarydilemmamuddlemessquagmiremireimbrogliomare's nestdire straitswith nowhere to turncomessinformal:picklestewsticky situationfixholescrapebind(tight) spot(tight) cornerfine kettle of fishhow-do-you-dohot waterdeep waterspot of bother
   • 3. an informal gathering of musicians improvising together, especially in jazz or blues.
   • ▪ (especially in dance or urban music) a song or track: "an ultra catchy jam, driven by the drums but given substance by the interjection of horns"

   Word Origin early 18th century: probably symbolic; compare with jag1 and cram.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Fruit_preservesFruit preserves - Wikipedia

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   Fruit jam and fruit jam with pectin may contain a class II preservative, a pH adjusting agent or an antifoaming agent. Both types cannot contain apple or rhubarb fruit. [40] Though both types of jam are very similar, there are some differences in fruit percent, added pectin, and added acidity.

3. www.dictionary.com › browse › jam-JAM Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Jam definition: to press, squeeze, or wedge tightly between bodies or surfaces, so that motion or extrication is made difficult or impossible. See examples of JAM used in a sentence.

4. www.nationalgeographic.com › history › articleThe short, sweet, and sticky history of jam - National Geographic

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   Apr 26, 2024 · At its core, jam is a condiment made from fruit, sugar, acid, and pectin. It’s closely related to—but not the same as—jellies (which are smoother) and preserves (which are...

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5. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryJAM definition in American English | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 days ago · If you jam something somewhere, you push or put it there roughly. Pete jammed his hands into his pockets. If something such as a part of a machine jams, or if something jams it, the part becomes fixed in position and is unable to move freely or work properly. The second time he fired his gun jammed.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › jamJAM | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   JAM meaning: 1. a sweet food made from fruit that you spread on bread: 2. a line of cars, trucks, etc that are…. Learn more.

7. practicalselfreliance.com › how-to-make-jamHow to Make Jam (with 30+ Easy Jam Recipes)

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   Mar 5, 2021 · Homemade jam is one of the simplest ways to preserve fruit at home. Learn the basics of how to make jam and you'll be able to make just about any variety of fruit jam imaginable.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionjam noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of jam noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.