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JAMMING

(noun, verb, adj.)
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There are 12 meanings of the word Jamming.

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Jamming - as a noun

Deliberate radiation or reflection of electromagnetic energy for the purpose of disrupting enemy use of electronic devices or systems

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
electronic jammingjam
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ecmelectronic countermeasures
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Jamming - as a verb

To get something stuck in a confined space.

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

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

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

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

Example: "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.

Example: "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.

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

To attempt to score points.

Example: "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.

Jamming - as an adjective

Great; awesome.

Example Sentences

"The jamming of the radio signal caused interference with the communication."
"I love listening to jazz jamming sessions at the local club."
"There was a major traffic jamming on the highway due to a car accident."
"The concert was a massive jamming of music from different genres."
"I couldn't enjoy the movie because of the jamming of people talking."
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Word Game Points

Is JAMMING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, jamming is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

JAMMING has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is JAMMING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, jamming is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
JAMMING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 25.

Is JAMMING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, jamming is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
JAMMING has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.

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