Jamming and Makeshift

Jamming

Jamming noun - Deliberate radiation or reflection of electromagnetic energy for the purpose of disrupting enemy use of electronic devices or systems.

Makeshift and jamming are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Makeshift" instead an adjective "Jamming".

Nearby Words: jam, jammed, jammer

Makeshift

Makeshift adjective - Taking the place of one that came before.

Jamming and makeshift are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Jamming" instead an adjective "Makeshift".

Both words in one sentence

  • Film / Riddick When Riddick first wakes up after falling from the cliff, Riddick resets his broken leg and fashions a makeshift brace out of his armor (along with inserting the screws into his own legs!), and later cauterizes a chest wound by jamming a volcanic rock into it.
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