Fail and Jam

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Fail

Fail verb - To stop functioning.
Usage example: my video camera failed just as I was about to shoot the big moment
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Jam and fail are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Jam" instead a verb "Fail".
Nearby Words: failure, failing, failed

Jam

Jam verb - To fit (people or things) into a tight space.
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Fail and jam are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Fail" instead a verb "Jam".
Nearby Word: jamming

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part fail part jam part
course fail course jam course
time fail time jam time

Both words in one sentence

  • Automatic Crossbows It fired repeatedly, quickly, penetrated an impressive assortment of materials, and didn't jam or fail once.
    Source: Automatic Crossbows
  • And then in 2003 the Army bought some magazines from the lowest bidder that had springs in them at the low end of the acceptable specs, which caused the magazines to jam and fail to feed when they got dirty with sand (which there's a lot of, in places like Iraq and Afghanistan).
    Source: Useful Notes / Modern Battlefield Weapons
  • Muggles Do It Better Guns jam in a wizard tower, but spells fail to work in towns with steam engines and industries.
    Source: Muggles Do It Better
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