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screen vs jam

jam vs screen

screen and jam both are nouns.

screen and jam both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
screen Yes No Yes No
jam Yes No Yes No
As verbs, jam is a hypernym of screen; that is, jam is a word with a broader meaning than screen:
  • screen: prevent from entering
  • jam: block passage through
Other hypernyms of screen include block, close up, impede, obstruct, obturate, occlude.
screen (noun) jam (noun)
a protective covering consisting of netting; can be mounted in a frame deliberate radiation or reflection of electromagnetic energy for the purpose of disrupting enemy use of electronic devices or systems
a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something preserve of crushed fruit
a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles a dense crowd of people
partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space informal terms for a difficult situation
a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight
the display that is electronically created on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
the personnel of the film industry
screen (verb) jam (verb)
examine methodically interfere with or prevent the reception of signals
protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm crowd or pack to capacity
prevent from entering get stuck and immobilized
separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff block passage through
project onto a screen for viewing crush or bruise
examine in order to test suitability press tightly together or cram
test or examine for the presence of disease or infection push down forcibly
Difference between screen and jam

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