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jam1 [dʒæm] N FOOD

I . jam2 N

1. jam inf (awkward situation):

jam
enrascada f inf
jam
apuro m form
to get into a jam
meter-se numa encrenca

2. jam no pl (crowd):

jam
aglomeração f (de gente)

II . jam2 <-mm-> VB trans

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2. jam RADIO:

jam
causar interferência em

III . jam2 <-mm-> VB intr

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jam brakes:

jam
emperrar

traffic jam N

Usage examples with jams

São Paulo is notorious for its traffic jams
São Paulo é conhecida por seus engarrafamentos

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English
Fresh leaves are used for aromatisation of homemade jams, candies and similar confections.
en.wikipedia.org
Vintage kilner jars, filled with tempting homemade jams, line shelves in the walk-in larder, which also houses a large fridge-freezer and washing machine.
www.telegraph.co.uk
In his excitement, he jams the type bars of his typewriter.
en.wikipedia.org
The false alarm caused general panic in relief camps and incited traffic jams on roads leading from the coast.
en.wikipedia.org
Now, they marvel at the traffic jams, the crummy transit system and the decrepit parks.
www.theglobeandmail.com
Ice jams choke up the river, damming it and quickly forcing the water level up.
www.cbc.ca
The doughnuts are filled with jams, such as apricot, plum butter or rosehip jam.
en.wikipedia.org
The lumber industry was bedeviled by massive log jams in 1867, 1877, 1883, and 1886.
en.wikipedia.org
In 1976 and 1977, reports pointed out several problems related to the gates' function due to erosion, winter ice jams, and unsatisfactory fishway operation.
en.wikipedia.org
Pectin also reduces syneresis in jams and marmalades and increases the gel strength of low calorie jams.
en.wikipedia.org

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