Jar(n.) A turn. [Only in phrase.]
Jar(n.) 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.
Jar(n.) The measure of what is contained in a jar; as, a jar of oil; a jar of preserves.
Jar(n.) A rattling, tremulous vibration or shock; a shake; a harsh sound; a discord; as, the jar of a train; the jar of harsh sounds.
Jar(n.) Clash of interest or opinions; collision; discord; debate; slight disagreement.
Jar(n.) A regular vibration, as of a pendulum.
Jar(n.) 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.
Jar(v. i.) To give forth a rudely quivering or tremulous sound; to sound harshly or discordantly; as, the notes jarred on my ears.
Jar(v. i.) To act in opposition or disagreement; to clash; to interfere; to quarrel; to dispute.
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.
Jar(v. t.) To tick; to beat; to mark or tell off.
Jarred(imp. & p. p.) of Jar
Jarring(a.) Shaking; disturbing; discordant.
Jarring(n.) A shaking; a tremulous motion; as, the jarring of a steamship, caused by its engines.
Jarring(n.) Discord; a clashing of interests.
Jarring(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Jar
Jarringly(adv.) In a jarring or discordant manner.
Words within jar