figure vs jam

figure

verb
  • To embellish. 

  • To represent by a metaphor; to signify or symbolize. 

  • To write over or under the bass, as figures or other characters, in order to indicate the accompanying chords. 

  • To calculate, to solve a mathematical problem. 

  • To enter into; to be a part of. 

  • To think, to assume, to suppose, to reckon. 

  • To embellish with design; to adorn with figures. 

  • To come to understand. 

  • To be reasonable. 

noun
  • A visible pattern as in wood or cloth. 

  • A number, an amount. 

  • A drawing or diagram conveying information. 

  • A human figure, which dress or corset must fit to; the shape of a human body. 

  • A form of melody or accompaniment kept up through a strain or passage; a motif; a florid embellishment. 

  • The form of a syllogism with respect to the relative position of the middle term. 

  • A figure of speech. 

  • The appearance or impression made by the conduct or career of a person. 

  • A person or thing representing a certain consciousness. 

  • A numeral. 

  • A horoscope; the diagram of the aspects of the astrological houses. 

  • Any short succession of notes, either as melody or as a group of chords, which produce a single complete and distinct impression. 

  • The representation of any form, as by drawing, painting, modelling, carving, embroidering, etc.; especially, a representation of the human body. 

  • A shape. 

  • Any complex dance moveᵂ. 

jam

verb
  • To dunk. 

  • To get something stuck, often (though not necessarily) in a confined space. 

  • To block or confuse a radio or radar signal by transmitting a more-powerful signal on the same frequency. 

  • To brusquely force something into a space; to cram, to squeeze. 

  • To injure a finger or toe by sudden compression of the digit's tip. 

  • To give up on a date or some other joint endeavour; to stand up, chicken out, jam out. 

  • To throw a pitch at or near the batter's hands. 

  • To play music (especially improvisation as a group, or an informal unrehearsed session). 

  • To cause congestion or blockage. Often used with "up". 

  • To attempt to score points. 

  • To bring (a vessel) so close to the wind that half her upper sails are laid aback. 

  • To render something unable to move. 

noun
  • A forceful dunk. 

  • balls, bollocks, courage, machismo 

  • A blockage, congestion, or immobilization. 

  • A difficult situation. 

  • A song; a track. 

  • The tree Acacia acuminata, with fruity-smelling hard timber. 

  • A play during which points can be scored. 

  • Luck. 

  • A difficult situation for a pitcher or defending team. 

  • An informal event where people brainstorm and collaborate on projects. 

  • A sweet mixture of fruit boiled with sugar and allowed to congeal. Often spread on bread or toast or used in jam tarts. 

  • An informal, impromptu performance or rehearsal. 

  • Any of several maneuvers requiring wedging of an extremity into a tight space. 

  • Sexual relations or the contemplation of them. 

  • That which one particularly prefers, desires, enjoys, or cares about. 

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