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   jam

   /dʒam/

   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 on to (a road or area) so as to block it: "the streets were jammed with tourist coaches"
   • ▪ cause (phone lines) to be continuously engaged with a large number of calls: "listeners jammed a radio station's switchboard with calls"
   • 2. become or make unable to move or work due to a part seizing up or becoming stuck: "the photocopier jammed" Similar stickbecome stuckcatchseize (up)become immobilizedbecome unable to movebecome fixedbecome wedgedbecome lodgedbecome trappedimmobilizeparalysedisablecrippledeactivateput out of actionmake inoperativestophaltbring to a haltbring to a standstillOpposite free
   • ▪ make (a broadcast or other electronic signal) unintelligible by causing interference: "they were jamming broadcasts by the pirate radio ships"
   • 3. improvise with other musicians, especially in jazz or blues: informal "he had the opportunity to jam with Atlanta blues musicians"

   noun

   • 1. an instance of a thing seizing or becoming stuck: "paper jams"
   • ▪ short for traffic jam
   • ▪ a hold obtained by jamming 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 improvised performance by a group of musicians, 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. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › jamJam Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   4 days ago · The meaning of JAM is a food made by boiling fruit and sugar to a thick consistency. How to use jam in a sentence.

3. www.wisdomlib.org › definition › jamJam, Jāṃ: 15 definitions - Wisdom Library

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   Jun 21, 2024 · Introduction: Jam means something in Buddhism, Pali, Hinduism, Sanskrit, the history of ancient India, Jainism, Prakrit, Hindi, biology.If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page.

4. recipes.net › articles › jam-vs-jellyJam vs Jelly: What’s the Difference? - Recipes.net

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   Jun 18, 2024 · Commercially speaking, sugar in jam is around 9.7 grams per tablespoon while jelly has 10.8 grams. Jam also uses most parts of the fruit, retaining other vitamins and minerals from it, compared to the fruit juice ingredient of jellies. However, the difference in their caloric count is not that big. Most commercially bought jam and jelly ...

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5. www.edulikes.com › jamJam | Definition, Etymology, Synonyms & Antonyms

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   Jun 27, 2024 · Jam Definition. Jam refers to a sweet spread made from crushed fruit and sugar, often used as a topping for bread, toast, or pastries. It can also mean a difficult or crowded situation where things are tightly packed or stuck together. Etymology. The word jam originated from the French word jamb, which referred to a fruit preserve or fruit pulp.

6. university.careers360.com › exams › jamIIT JAM 2024: Second Admission List (Released), Counselling ...

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   Jun 29, 2024 · About JAM 2024. IIT JAM 2024 - The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, will publish the IIT JAM 4th admission list 2024 on June 27, at jam.iitm.ac.in. Candidates can make fee payment and choose their decision by June 30. The JAM third admission list 2024 was published on June 20. Earlier, the university has published the JAM 2024 second ...

   • Author: Shankha Ghosh
   • Frequency of Conduct: Once a year

   • Conducting Body: Indian Institute of Science Bangalore
   • Full Exam Name: Joint Admission Test for M.Sc Programmes

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7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › jam sessionJam session Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Jun 19, 2024 · jam session: [noun] an often impromptu performance by a group especially of jazz musicians that is characterized by improvisation.

8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Rock_musicRock music - Wikipedia

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   6 days ago · Rock. Rock is a broad genre of popular music that originated as "rock and roll" in the United States in the late 1940s and early 1950s, developing into a range of different styles from the mid-1960s, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom. [3] It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, a style that drew directly from ...