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unjammed

/ʌnˈdʒæmd/
verb
  1. Past tense and past participle of unjam: freed something that was stuck or blocked.
    • Once he unjammed the paper feed, the printer worked perfectly.
    • The mechanic unjammed the engine part and the car started again.
    • She unjammed the zipper by gently pulling the fabric away from the teeth.
adjective
  1. No longer stuck or blocked; made free or clear.
    • The unjammed door slid open smoothly for the first time in months.
    • After a few minutes of work, the unjammed conveyor belt resumed moving.
    • With the unjammed drain, the sink emptied quickly.
Synonyms
cleared
Antonyms
jammedstuck
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