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jammed

verb

Meaning

  • To get something stuck in a confined space.

    "Her poor little baby toe got jammed in the door."

  • To brusquely force something into a space; cram, squeeze.

    "The rush-hour train was jammed with commuters."

  • To cause congestion or blockage. Often used with "up"

    "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.

    "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.

    "When he tripped on the step he jammed his toe."

  • To attempt to score points.

    "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.

Synonyms

ram

adjective

Meaning

  • Stuck.

    "How to treat a jammed finger or toe."

  • Overcrowded; congested

    "A jammed Oktoberfest beer tent."