Antonyms for jammed


Grammar : Adj
Spell : jam
Phonetic Transcription : dʒæm


Definition of jammed

Origin :
  • "to press tightly," also "to become wedged," 1706, of unknown origin, perhaps a variant of champ (v.). Of a malfunction in the moving parts of machinery, by 1851. Sense of "cause interference in radio signals" is from 1914. Related: Jammed; jamming. The adverb is recorded from 1825, from the verb.
  • adj stuck fast
  • adj thronged
Example sentences :
  • We've jammed it, corporal, but another good kick will fetch it; now!
  • Extract from : « The Cavalier » by George Washington Cable
  • Bob jumped, gave a snort of surprise, and jammed his hand into his pocket.
  • Extract from : « Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts » by Roy Rutherford Bailey
  • The grand stand was empty, and the exits were jammed with a hurrying crowd.
  • Extract from : « Old Man Curry » by Charles E. (Charles Emmett) Van Loan
  • He jammed it all down with the ramrod, and I was never able to get it up again.
  • Extract from : « The Stark Munro Letters » by J. Stark Munro
  • He squared his shoulders and jammed his clenched fists into his pockets.
  • Extract from : « Cy Whittaker's Place » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • "Issy" sprang from his settee and jammed the paper novel into his pocket.
  • Extract from : « The Depot Master » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • I jammed the wheel over and the launch swung off, but not enough.
  • Extract from : « The Rise of Roscoe Paine » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • Rathburn jammed the gun back into its holster and walked around to his horse.
  • Extract from : « The Coyote » by James Roberts
  • I fell into the chair, jammed the rod-butt into the socket, and began to pump and wind.
  • Extract from : « Tales of Fishes » by Zane Grey
  • Then I sat down, jammed the rod in the socket, put on the drag, and began to strike.
  • Extract from : « Tales of Fishes » by Zane Grey

Synonyms for jammed

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