jam-up
The situation where material becomes jammed in a machine, or some process similarly grinds to a halt.
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#1·Apr 27, 2026
The situation where material becomes jammed in a machine, or some process similarly grinds to a halt.
The rationale goes something like this: Increasing line speeds, complex packaging equipment, and ever-lighter-weight containers and packaging materials make jam-ups likely—usually many per day.
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#2·Apr 27, 2026
(US, dialect) Splendid; wonderful; upstanding.
Pete's a real jam-up guy.
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