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jamming

British  
/ ˈdʒæmɪŋ /

noun

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

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Using Starlink, Ukrainian drones are able to maintain stronger connections with operators over longer distances than conventional radio networks and are less vulnerable to jamming.

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026

The source added that jamming Starlink signals -- a crucial potential tactic to disrupt communications -- is very difficult and consumes a lot of energy.

From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026

From spoofing hypersonic missiles to jamming drone signals, combat zones are in the grip of an electronic arms race.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

“John walks into the Homeboy Art Academy,” he wrote, “and starts jamming as the homies are playing ‘Stand By Me.’”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

Joe scrambled back in the car with his boots and pulled them on, jamming his jeans inside.

From "Miracles on Maple Hill" by Virginia Sorensen

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