jar
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verb \ˈjär\jarredjar·ring
Definition of JAR
intransitive verb
1
a : to make a harsh or discordant sound b : to have a harshly disagreeable or disconcerting effect c : to be out of harmony; specifically : bicker
2
: to undergo severe vibration
transitive verb
: to cause to jar: as
— jar·ring·ly \ˈjär-iŋ-lē\ adverb
See Examples of JAR
- The loss jarred his confidence in the team.
- The earthquake jarred the tiles loose.
- The tiles jarred loose in the earthquake.
Origin of JAR
probably of imitative origin
First Known Use: 1526
Related to JAR
2jar
nounDefinition of JAR
1
a : a state or manifestation of discord or conflict b : a harsh grating sound
2
a : a sudden or unexpected shake b : an unsettling shock c : an unpleasant break or conflict in rhythm, flow, or transition
First Known Use of JAR
1537
3jar
nounDefinition of JAR
1
: a widemouthed container made typically of earthenware or glass
2
: as much as a jar will hold
— jar·ful \-ˌfu̇l\ noun
Origin of JAR
Middle French jarre, from Old Occitan jarra, from Arabic jarra earthen water vessel
First Known Use: 1592
4jar
nounDefinition of JAR
archaic : the position of being ajar —usually used in the phrase on the jar
Origin of JAR
alteration of earlier char turn, from Middle English — more at chare
First Known Use: 1674
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