Hypertext Webster Gateway: "jar"

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)

Jar \Jar\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Jarred}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{jarring}.] [Cf. OE. charken to creak, AS. cearcian to gnash,
F. jars a gander, L. garrire to chatter, prate, OHG. kerran
to chatter, croak, G. quarren to grumble, and E. jargon,
ajar.]
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 ?
--Shak.

A string may jar in the best master's hand.
--Roscommon.

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. --Spenser.

For orders and degrees Jar not with liberty, but
well consist. --Milton.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)

Jar \Jar\, n. [See {Ajar}.]
A turn. [Only in phrase.]

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

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)

Jar \Jar\, n. [F. jarre, Sp. jarra, from Ar. jarrah ewer; cf.
Pers. jarrah.]
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. --Dryden.

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.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)

Jar \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. --Shak.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)

Jar \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. --Spenser.

Cease, cease these jars, and rest your minds in
peace. --Shak.

3. A regular vibration, as of a pendulum.

I love thee not a jar of the clock. --Shak.

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.

From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)

jar
n 1: a vessel (usually cylindrical) with a wide mouth and without
handles
2: the quantity contained in a jar; "he drank a jar of beer"
[syn: {jarful}]
3: a sudden impact; "the door closed with a jolt" [syn: {jolt},
{jounce}]
v 1: be incompatible; be or come into conflict; "These colors
clash" [syn: {clash}, {collide}]
2: move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion [syn: {jolt}]
3: shock physically; "Georgia was shaken up in the Tech game"
[syn: {shake up}, {bump around}]
4: affect in a disagreeable way; "This play jarred the
audience"
5: place in a jar


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