| Jar (jar) |
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| n. | (jär) |
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| Jar |
| [See Ajar.] |
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| Jar (jar) |
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| n. | (jär) |
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| Jar |
| [F. jarre,
Sp. jarra, from Ar. jarrah ewer; cf. Pers.
jarrah.] |
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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