Meaning of the word jammer in English
What does jammer mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
jammer
US /ˈdʒæm.ɚ/
UK /ˈdʒæm.ər/
Noun
1.
a device that deliberately broadcasts electromagnetic signals to interfere with communications
Example:
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The military used a powerful jammer to disrupt enemy radio signals.
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A cell phone jammer can prevent mobile phones from working in a specific area.
2.
a person who jams something, especially a machine or mechanism
Example:
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The paper jammer caused the printer to stop working.
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He was known as a great jammer of locks, able to pick almost any mechanism.