jar

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[[t]dʒɑr[/t]]

n.

1) a broad-mouthed container, usu. cylindrical and of glass or earthenware

2) the quantity such a container can hold

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Etymology: 1585–95; < MF jarre < OPr jarra < Ar jarrah earthen water vessel II

jar

[[t]dʒɑr[/t]] v. jarred, jar•ring, n.

1) to have a sudden and unpleasant effect on:

The sudden noise jarred me[/ex]

2) to cause to vibrate or shake:

The explosion jarred several buildings[/ex]

3) to cause to sound discordantly

4) to have a harshly unpleasant or perturbing effect on one's nerves, feelings, etc

5) to produce a harsh, grating sound; sound discordantly

6) to vibrate or shake; rattle

7) to conflict, clash, or disagree

8) a jolt or shake, as from concussion

9) a sudden unpleasant effect upon the mind, feelings, or senses; shock

10) a harsh sound

11) a quarrel or disagreement, esp. a minor one

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Etymology: 1520–30; prob. imit.; cf. chirr jar′ring•ly, adv. III

jar

[[t]dʒɑr[/t]] n.

archaic a turn or turning

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- on the jar

Etymology: 1665–75; alter. of char III; cf. ajar II