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noun

Jar n. A turn. Note: (Only in phrase.)

On the jar, on the turn, ajar, as a door.

Jar n.

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.

2.

The measure of what is contained in a jar; as, a jar of oil; a jar of preserves.

Bell jar, Leyden jar. See in the Vocabulary.

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.

2.

Clash of interest or opinions; collision; discord; debate; slight disagreement. "And yet his peace is but continual jar." "Cease, cease these jars, and rest your minds in peace."

3.

A regular vibration, as of a pendulum. "I love thee not a jar of the clock."

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.

verb

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.

2.

To tick; to beat; to mark or tell off. (Obs.) "My thoughts are minutes, and with sighs they jar Their watches on unto mine eyes."

Jar v. i. (past & past part. jarred; pres. part. jarring)

1.

To give forth a rudely quivering or tremulous sound; to sound harshly or discordantly; as, the notes jarred on my ears. "When such strings jar, what hope of harmony?" "A string may jar in the best master's hand."

2.

To act in opposition or disagreement; to clash; to interfere; to quarrel; to dispute. "When those renowned noble peers Greece Through stubborn pride among themselves did jar." "For orders and degrees Jar not with liberty, but well consist."

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Etymology of 'Jar'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Jar" Quotes from Famous Books

... the hour when the grey St. Petersburg sky had quite disappeared, and all the official world had eaten or dined, each as he could, in accordance with the salary he received and his own fancy; when, all were resting from the department jar of pens, running to and fro, for their own and other people's indispensable occupations', and from all the work that an uneasy man makes willingly for himself, rather than what is necessary; when, officials hasten to dedicate to pleasure the time which ...

— Best Russian Short Stories • Various

... were his researches that he was called the treasure-hunter by those who saw him coming and going through the streets of Rome, a title so far justified that he is said in one instance to have actually found an ancient earthenware jar full of old coins. While engaged in these studies, his money failing him, he worked for a jeweller according to the robust practise of the time, and after making ornaments and setting gems all day, set to work on his buildings, round and ...

— Seeing Europe with Famous Authors, Volume 7 - Italy, Sicily, and Greece (Part One) • Various

... originated the art that is called skaldship? Made answer Brage: The beginning of this was, that the gods had a war with the people that are called vans. They agreed to hold a meeting for the purpose of making peace, and settled their dispute in this wise, that they both went to a jar and spit into it. But at parting the gods, being unwilling to let this mark of peace perish, shaped it into a man whose name was Kvaser, and who was so wise that no one could ask him any question that he could not answer. ...

— The Younger Edda - Also called Snorre's Edda, or The Prose Edda • Snorre

... hunger rose up from nowhere and gripped me by the throat, gnawed me all over like a bone, then shook me until I was limp and unresisting. I must have astralized myself down to the pantry, for when I became conscious I found myself in company with a loaf of bread, a plate of butter and a huge jar of jam. ...

— The Melting of Molly • Maria Thompson Daviess

... sat still, leaning against him, with her eyes open; and he drove as tenderly as he could. He had a frisky horse to manage, and the Captain congratulated himself for this occasion at least that he was a skilled whip. Still the motion of the wagon was very trying to Daisy, and every jar went through the Captain's ...

— Melbourne House • Elizabeth Wetherell

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