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Word: Jam
Speech Type: Verb
early 18th century: probably symbolic; compare with jag and cram
dʒam
squeeze or pack tightly into a specified space
Short Definition:squeeze or pack tightly
Examples:- four of us were jammed in one compartment
- people jammed their belongings into cars
- mum, dad, and I jammed into the pickup truck
become or make unable to move or work due to a part seizing up or becoming stuck
Short Definition:become unable to move or work
Examples:- the photocopier jammed
- the doors were jammed open
improvise with other musicians, especially in jazz or blues
Short Definition:improvise with other musicians
Examples:- he had the opportunity to jam with Atlanta blues musicians
Word: Jam
Speech Type: Noun
dʒam
an instance of a thing seizing or becoming stuck
Short Definition:instance of thing jamming
Examples:- paper jams
an awkward situation or predicament
Short Definition:awkward situation
Examples:- I'm in a jam
an improvised performance by a group of musicians, especially in jazz or blues.
Short Definition:improvised performance by group of musicians
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