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bat
Noun
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A bat is a small, furry animal (a mammal) that has wings and can fly.
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A bat is a special stick used to hit the ball in baseball, and in some other games.
bat
Verb
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If you bat, you swing something or try to hit something.
She batted her eyelashes shyly.
The cat batted at the mouse with its paws.
The baseball player did not bat well in the game.
jam
Noun
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Jam is a sweet spread for bread made by boiling fruit.
I want blueberry jam on my toast.
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A jam is a hard situation.
I’m in a jam right now. Can you help me out?
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A jam can be a blockage; congestion.
I'll be late to work today because of that traffic jam.
jam
Verb
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If you jam something, it means you get it stuck or blocked in a small area; congested.
The stapler that I was using jammed. Can I use that one please?
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If you jam your finger or toe, it means it hit it against another object.
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If you jam, it means that you play music.
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If you jam a signal, it means you block it from broadcasting.