jammer
noun/dʒæmər/
Frequency rank: #16,586 most common English word
Meaning
a device or person that disrupts or blocks signals, communications, or movement.
Example sentence
The spy used jammer to block all radio signals in the area.
Synonyms & related words
- blocker
- disruptor
- scrambler
- interceptor
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