JAMMER

jammer

(noun) a transmitter used to broadcast electronic jamming

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

jammer (plural jammers)

Any device used to jam radio reception.

A form of swimwear used by athletes.

A musician who jams.

A device (e.g. a jumar) which will slide along a rope in one direction but not the other, used in rock-climbing, caving etc.

(roller derby) A player who attempts to score points by making their way past other players.

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Word of the Day

25 January 2025

DERMATOGLYPHICS

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