jamming

British

/ ˈdʒæmɪŋ /

noun

mountaineering a rock-climbing technique in which holds are got by wedging the hands and feet in suitable cracks

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The band later treated the King to a rendition of Jamming by Bob Marley and the Wailers.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Jamming a GPS signal is "not that complicated," said Katherine Dunn, the author of an upcoming book of the history of GPS, "Little Blue Dot."

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

Jamming, however, means showing oneself on the electromagnetic spectrum.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 13, 2025

Jamming of GPS signals on civilian aircraft has been detected in the past elsewhere, including near South Korea and in the Middle East.

From Washington Times • Sep. 28, 2023

Jamming devices located throughout the offices made constant buzzing noises.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau

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