'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
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\ (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\, 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\, 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\, 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'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- agitate,
- agitation,
- agree to disagree,
- Babel,
- bag,
- barrel,
- basket,
- be at cross-purposes,
- be at variance,
- belch,
- blare,
- blat,
- bob,
- bobble,
- bottle,
- bounce,
- bowl down,
- bowl over,
- box,
- box up,
- bray,
- break,
- break off,
- bump,
- burr,
- buzz,
- cackle,
- calabash,
- can,
- canteen,
- capsule,
- carafe,
- carboy,
- carton,
- case,
- cask,
- caster,
- caw,
- chatter,
- chirr,
- clamor,
- clang,
- clangor,
- clank,
- clash,
- clashing,
- collide,
- collision,
- concussion,
- conflict,
- contention,
- contradict,
- counter,
- crash,
- crate,
- craunch,
- croak,
- cruet,
- crump,
- crunch,
- cruse,
- decanter,
- demijohn,
- didder,
- differ,
- differ in opinion,
- disaccord,
- disaffinity,
- disagree,
- discombobulate,
- discompose,
- disconcert,
- discord,
- discordance,
- discordancy,
- Discordia,
- disharmony,
- disquiet,
- dissent,
- disturb,
- disturbance,
- dither,
- do up,
- electrify,
- encase,
- encyst,
- enmity,
- Eris,
- ewer,
- falter,
- fifth,
- flacon,
- flagon,
- flask,
- flasket,
- fluctuation,
- flurry,
- fluster,
- flutter,
- friction,
- frighten,
- fuss,
- gourd,
- grate,
- grate on,
- grimace,
- grind,
- groan,
- growl,
- grumble,
- hamper,
- harshness,
- have an ague,
- hipflask,
- hit a clinker,
- hold opposite views,
- hot-water bottle,
- hustle,
- incompatibility,
- incompatibleness,
- inharmoniousness,
- inharmony,
- irritate,
- jactitate,
- jangle,
- jangle the nerves,
- jar on,
- jerk,
- jeroboam,
- jig,
- jigget,
- jiggle,
- jog,
- joggle,
- jolt,
- jostle,
- jounce,
- jug,
- jump,
- lota,
- magnum,
- mere noise,
- mischief,
- mismatch,
- mismate,
- misunderstand one another,
- mussuk,
- negate,
- noise,
- noncooperation,
- not get along,
- object,
- olla,
- open conflict,
- pack,
- package,
- parcel,
- perturb,
- phial,
- pot,
- pull different ways,
- put on edge,
- put up,
- quake,
- quaver,
- quiver,
- rasp,
- rattle,
- rictus,
- rock,
- rub,
- ruffle,
- sack,
- scranch,
- scrape,
- scratch,
- scrunch,
- shake,
- shake up,
- shiver,
- shock,
- shudder,
- smash,
- snarl,
- snore,
- stagger,
- start,
- startle,
- stir,
- stoup,
- strained relations,
- stun,
- sway,
- take aback,
- tank,
- tension,
- tic,
- tin,
- tremble,
- tremor,
- trouble,
- turn,
- twang,
- twitch,
- twitter,
- unharmoniousness,
- unpleasantness,
- unsettle,
- unstring,
- untune,
- upset,
- vacuum bottle,
- vary,
- vial,
- vibrate,
- vibration,
- wobble
Acronyms for 'JAR'
From: V.E.R.A.
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