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Meanings of jam in English

Russian
джем
Portuguese
doce
Spanish
mermelada
Catalan
confitura
Wikidata

Spread made from fruit.

Related terms
джем
Catalan
batibull
Spanish
lío

Informal terms for a difficult situation.

batibull
Portuguese
multidão
Catalan
gentada
Spanish
turba

A crowd of people pressed close together in a small space.

multidão
Portuguese
tapar
Catalan
interferir
Spanish
bloquear

To render passage impossible by physical obstruction.

tapar
Usage of jam in English
1
Try different hand orientations; a good jam should feel secure and comfortable.
Climbing Magazine
2
What did he set fire to?' The place was absolutely jam-packed full.
The Guardian
3
It means electronic weapons to jam enemy defenses and attack online networks.
Wired
4
Naturally I was somewhat surprised to find it absolutely jam-packed with money.
The burglar in the closet
5
Add water, vinegar, jam and bay leaves, and simmer for 2 minutes.
The South African
6
The cakes tasted so good and he loved blackcurrant jam, he said.
The First Case
7
Indeed, British jam is known for its firm set and bright colour.
The Guardian
8
But the boys in khaki jam the theater and howl their approval.
The Martial Adventures of Henry and Me
9
But now the jam and egg party was joining in the fray.
The History of Mr. Polly
10
Could this create a traffic jam in the system in March 2016?
The Guardian
11
But that may not sit well with shareholders who want jam today.
Reuters
12
I haven't sat in a traffic jam for years, Tracy McKelvey said.
Reuters
13
The broadcasting roster was jam-packed with international sporting events and series finales.
The South African
14
The child having said his say, started in on the jam again.
Death at the Excelsior, and Other Stories
15
Whoever wished Gibson on him certainly got the mayor in a jam.
Spring Street / A Story of Los Angeles
16
Save some apricot jam for those sweet potatoes for the best results.
The South African
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Jam through the time
Jam across language varieties
South Africa
Common
Ireland
Common
Australia
Common
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