Jam \Jam\, n. [Prob. fr. jam, v.; but cf. also Ar. jamad ice,
jelly, j[=a]mid congealed, jamd congelation, ice.]
A preserve of fruit boiled with sugar and water; as,
raspberry jam; currant jam; grape jam.
{Jam nut}. See {Check nut}, under {Check}.
{Jam weld} (Forging), a butt weld. See under {Butt}.