jam
Because it is a word with a single syllable, jam is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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Definitions ofjam
- A sweet mixture of fruit boiled with sugar and allowed to congeal. Often spread on bread or toast or used in jam tarts.
- A difficult situation.
- Blockage, congestion.
Example: "A traffic jam caused us to miss the game's first period."
- An informal, impromptu performance or rehearsal.
- (by extension) A song; a track.
- (by extension) An informal event where people brainstorm and collaborate on projects.
- 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.
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