jammed

verb

  1. 1

    To get something stuck in a confined space.

    “Her poor little baby toe got jammed in the door.”
  2. 2

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

    “The rush-hour train was jammed with commuters.”
  3. 3

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

    “A single accident can jam the roads for hours.”
  4. 4

    To block or confuse a broadcast signal.

  5. 5

    To throw a pitch at or near the batter's hands.

    “Jones was jammed by the pitch.”
  6. 6

    To play music (especially improvisation as a group, or an informal unrehearsed session).

  7. 7

    To injure a finger or toe by sudden compression of the digit's tip.

    “When he tripped on the step he jammed his toe.”
  8. 8

    To attempt to score points.

    “Toughie jammed four times in the second period.”
  9. 9

    To bring (a vessel) so close to the wind that half her upper sails are laid aback.

  10. 10

    To give up on a date or some joint endeavour; stand up, chicken out, jam out.

Synonyms

adjective

  1. 1

    Stuck.

    “How to treat a jammed finger or toe.”
  2. 2

    Overcrowded; congested

    “A jammed Oktoberfest beer tent.”

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