'JAR' definitions:

Definition of 'jar'

(from WordNet)
noun
A vessel (usually cylindrical) with a wide mouth and without handles
noun
The quantity contained in a jar; "he drank a jar of beer" [syn: jar, jarful]
noun
A sudden jarring impact; "the door closed with a jolt"; "all the jars and jolts were smoothed out by the shock absorbers" [syn: jolt, jar, jounce, shock]
verb
Be incompatible; be or come into conflict; "These colors clash" [syn: clash, jar, collide]
verb
Move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion [syn: jolt, jar]
verb
Shock physically; "Georgia was shaken up in the Tech game" [syn: jar, shake up, bump around]
verb
Affect in a disagreeable way; "This play jarred the audience"
verb
Place in a cylindrical vessel; "jar the jam"

Definition of 'Jar'

From: GCIDE
  • Jar \Jar\, v. t.
  • 1. 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. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To tick; to beat; to mark or tell off. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
  • My thoughts are minutes, and with sighs they jar Their watches on unto mine eyes. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Jar'

From: GCIDE
  • Jar \Jar\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Jarred; p. pr. & vb. n. Jarring.] [Cf. OE. charken to creak, AS. cearcian to gnash, F. jars a gander, L. garrire to chatter, prate, OHG. kerran to chatter, croak, G. quarren to grumble, and E. jargon, ajar.] [1913 Webster]
  • 1. To give forth a rudely quivering or tremulous sound; to sound harshly or discordantly; as, the notes jarred on my ears. [1913 Webster]
  • When such strings jar, what hope of harmony ? --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • A string may jar in the best master's hand. --Roscommon. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To act in opposition or disagreement; to clash; to interfere; to quarrel; to dispute. [1913 Webster]
  • When those renowned noble peers Greece Through stubborn pride among themselves did jar. --Spenser. [1913 Webster]
  • For orders and degrees Jar not with liberty, but well consist. --Milton. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Jar'

From: GCIDE
  • Jar \Jar\ (j[aum]r), n. [See Ajar.] A turn.
  • Note: [Only in phrase.] [1913 Webster]
  • On the jar, on the turn, ajar, as a door. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Jar'

From: GCIDE
  • Jar \Jar\ (j[aum]r), n. [F. jarre, Sp. jarra, from Ar. jarrah ewer; cf. Pers. jarrah.]
  • 1. 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. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. The measure of what is contained in a jar; as, a jar of oil; a jar of preserves. [1913 Webster]
  • Bell jar, Leyden jar. See in the Vocabulary. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Jar'

From: GCIDE
  • Jar \Jar\, n.
  • 1. A rattling, tremulous vibration or shock; a shake; a harsh sound; a discord; as, the jar of a train; the jar of harsh sounds. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Clash of interest or opinions; collision; discord; debate; slight disagreement. [1913 Webster]
  • And yet his peace is but continual jar. --Spenser. [1913 Webster]
  • Cease, cease these jars, and rest your minds in peace. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. A regular vibration, as of a pendulum. [1913 Webster]
  • I love thee not a jar of the clock. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 4. pl. 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. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'jar'

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Acronyms for 'jar'

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