coincer — meaning in English

English meaning

• jam noun A sweet spread made by boiling fruit with sugar until it thickens.
• stick noun A thin piece of wood, especially a fallen branch or twig.
• wedge noun A piece of material, thick at one end and tapering to a thin edge, used to split, tighten, or lever things apart.

Senses

coincer is used for these senses in English:

• jam To get something stuck, often (though not necessarily) in a confined space.
• set up (transitive) To trap or ensnare.
• stick (dated, transitive) To bring to a halt; to stymie; to puzzle.
• wedge (ambitransitive) To force into a narrow gap.

jam — full definition

1. noun A sweet spread made by boiling fruit with sugar until it thickens.
2. noun A difficult or awkward situation.
3. noun A blockage or pileup, such as heavy traffic.
4. noun An informal, spontaneous session of playing music together.
5. verb To wedge something tightly so it can no longer move.

stick — full definition

1. noun A thin piece of wood, especially a fallen branch or twig.
2. noun A long, thin implement used for a specific purpose, such as a walking cane, a hockey stick, or a gear lever.
3. verb To become attached to a surface, usually with glue or something sticky.
4. verb To push a pointed object into something; to pierce.
5. verb To remain firm, loyal, or persistent, especially with "with" or "to."

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