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Meaning of 'jar' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Jar [ n.]
- A turn. [Only in phrase.]
- A deep, broad-mouthed vessel of earthenware or glass, for holding fruit, preserves, etc., or for ornamental purposes; as, a jar of honey; a rose jar.
- The measure of what is contained in a jar; as, a jar of oil; a jar of preserves.
- A rattling, tremulous vibration or shock; a shake; a harsh sound; a discord; as, the jar of a train; the jar of harsh sounds.
- Clash of interest or opinions; collision; discord; debate; slight disagreement.
- A regular vibration, as of a pendulum.
- In deep well boring, a device resembling two long chain links, for connecting a percussion drill to the rod or rope which works it, so that the drill is driven down by impact and is jerked loose when jammed.
2 . Jar [ v. i.]
- To give forth a rudely quivering or tremulous sound; to sound harshly or discordantly; as, the notes jarred on my ears.
- To act in opposition or disagreement; to clash; to interfere; to quarrel; to dispute.
3 . Jar [ v. t.]
- To cause a short, tremulous motion of, to cause to tremble, as by a sudden shock or blow; to shake; to shock; as, to jar the earth; to jar one's faith.
- To tick; to beat; to mark or tell off.

Meaning of 'jar' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . jar [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a sudden jarring impact
Example in sentence:
  • all the jars and jolts were smoothed out by the shock absorbers;
  • the door closed with a jolt
Meaning (2):
- the quantity contained in a jar
Example in sentence:
  • he drank a jar of beer
3 . jar [ v]
Meaning (3):
- shock physically
Example in sentence:
  • Georgia was shaken up in the Tech game
Meaning (4):
- place in a cylindrical vessel
Example in sentence:
  • jar the jam
Meaning (5):
- be incompatible; be or come into conflict
Example in sentence:
  • These colors clash
Meaning (6):
- affect in a disagreeable way
Example in sentence:
  • This play jarred the audience

Nearby Words:

jar-owl jararaca jarble jardiniere jards jargle jargon jargoned jargonelle jargonic

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