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Noun
An awkward situation or predicament
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“Sounds like you're in a bit of a jam. Let me know if I can help.”
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An instance of a thing seizing or becoming stuck
“She was held up in a jam on the M25.”
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A long line of people or vehicles
“There was a long jam of cars blocking the approach to the square, which progressed slowly, moving for a few yards and then stopping.”
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A sweet spread or conserve made from fruit and sugar boiled to a thick consistency
“Spread raspberry jam over each slice and drizzle with a little orange juice or liqueur.”
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A large number of people or vehicles crowded into a place
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“There was a jam of people clamoring outside the radio station when we arrived.”
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Something that causes distress or trouble
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The act of retarding or delaying
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A state of being forced into a small or restricted space
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An act of putting the ball forcefully downward through the hoop
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Fruit preserved or cooked in sugar
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A large number of things or people
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A vigorous struggle or scuffle, typically in order to obtain or achieve something
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A soft, wet, shapeless mass of material
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The act or process of preventing a thing from moving
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A food item prepared very sweet
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Sudden and uncontrollable fear or anxiety
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Verb
To crowd into
“A huge festive crowd would jam into her little apartment.”
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To squeeze or pack tightly into a small or restricted space
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“So there I was in LA, sitting on top of my suitcase, trying to jam one last piece of fabric into it.”
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To become trapped or lodged in
“The paper would jam in the printer, get printed on multiple times, and be useless as a record.”
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To block or clog up a space or opening
“Cars filled with holidaymakers would jam the roads during the long weekend.”
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To become, or cause to become, immobile or inoperable
“The vending machine will jam if someone tries to use foreign coins.”
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To push (someone or something) out of one's way with one's shoulder
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To make or become rigidly fixed or immovable
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To teem, or be overrun or overflowing with
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(basketball) To put the ball directly downward through the hoop
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To play a string instrument, especially in a rhythmic way
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To stop operating or functioning
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To jam, become congested, or form a tailback
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To jam or snag, especially a toe
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To jam at a concert, get down
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To cramp or stiffen abruptly
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To obstruct or get in the way of an operation or process
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To fix or hold securely in place
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To do something without prior planning or thought
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To become entangled or intertwined
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