Backup and Jam

Backup

Backup noun - A crowded mass (as of cars) that impedes or blocks movement.

Usage example: there was the inevitable backup of travelers trying to pass through airport security

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Jam and backup are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Jam" instead a noun "Backup".

Nearby Word: backing

Jam noun - A crowded mass (as of cars) that impedes or blocks movement.

Usage example: thousands of cars trying to leave the stadium's parking lot at the same time are sure to create a jam

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Backup and jam are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Backup" instead a noun "Jam".

Nearby Word: jamming

old	old backup	old jam
full	full backup	full jam
common	common backup	common jam
free	free backup	free jam
Other adjectives: single, little, last, available, orchestral.

Elc handles most things alone, but when he winds up in a jam, he knows where to go for advice and backup.

Source: Big Brother Mentor
Backup from Otherworld: During the duel with Scirocco, Kamille uses his Psychic Powers(powered up by the Zeta's bionsensor) to summon the spirits of Four, Emma, Rosamia, Katz, Sara and Reccoa to jam Scirocco's mobile suit The O and then ram into it with the Waverider.

Source: Anime / Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam
A year before Pearl Jam's debut album, Eddie Vedder could be heard singing backup on Temple Of The Dog's self-titled album, as well as getting a full on duet with Chris Cornell on the song "Hunger Strike".

Source: Early-Bird Cameo

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