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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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                      Translations for jam
                      Jam through the time
                      Jam across language varieties
                      South Africa
                      Common
                      Ireland
                      Common
                      Australia
                      Common
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