jammed
verb
- 1
To get something stuck in a confined space.
“Her poor little baby toe got jammed in the door.”
- 2
To brusquely force something into a space; cram, squeeze.
“The rush-hour train was jammed with commuters.”
- 3
To cause congestion or blockage. Often used with "up"
“A single accident can jam the roads for hours.”
- 4
To block or confuse a broadcast signal.
- 5
To throw a pitch at or near the batter's hands.
“Jones was jammed by the pitch.”
- 6
To play music (especially improvisation as a group, or an informal unrehearsed session).
- 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
To attempt to score points.
“Toughie jammed four times in the second period.”
- 9
To bring (a vessel) so close to the wind that half her upper sails are laid aback.
- 10
To give up on a date or some joint endeavour; stand up, chicken out, jam out.
Synonyms
adjective
- 1
Stuck.
“How to treat a jammed finger or toe.”
- 2
Overcrowded; congested
“A jammed Oktoberfest beer tent.”
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