jammer

Transmission interference device

A jammer is a device that blocks or disrupts signals—radio jammers interfere with communications, radar jammers confuse detection systems, GPS jammers prevent location tracking.

In basketball, a jammer is someone who dunks powerfully.

In roller derby, the jammer is the skater who scores points by lapping opponents.

Someone who jams musically is also a jammer: She's a solid jammer on bass.

signal

interference

Unwelcome involvement in affairs

countermeasure · transmitter · spectrum · noise · electromagnetic · antenna · broadcast · suppression · GPS · drone

privacy

blocker

Something that obstructs

encryption · anonymity · VPN · stealth · masking · countermeasure · Faraday · RFID

music

improvisation

Spontaneous, unplanned creation

drummer · blues · jazz · funk · riff · groove · solo · freeform · collaboration · instrumental

climbing

crack

Narrow break or attempt

  • protectionGuarding against harm
  • gearToothed wheel or belongings
  • camRotary-to-linear converter

nut · chock · trad · fist · finger · technique · placement · anchor · crevice · hold

Categories
Opposites
signal function

jammertransmitter

Signal-emitting device

broadcaster · antenna · beacon · repeater · receiver

communication effect

jammerbooster

Something that increases strength

signal booster · enabler · amplifier · range extender · communicator

signal clarity

jammerfilter

Porous separation device

clarifier · amplifier

Phrases
Family

jammed, jamming, jammies, jammy, jammers, unjammed, unjamming

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G