Hypertext Webster Gateway: "jarring"
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)
Jarring \Jar"ring\, a. [See {Jar.}]
Shaking; disturbing; discordant. ``A jarring sound.''
--Dryden.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Jarring \Jar"ring\ n.
1. A shaking; a tremulous motion; as, the jarring of a
steamship, caused by its engines.
2. Discord; a clashing of interests. ``Endless jarrings and
immortal hate.'' --Dryden.
From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)
jarring
adj 1: making or causing a harsh and irritating sound; "the jarring
noise of the iron gate scraping on the sidewalk"
2: characterized by rough motion; "a bumpy ride" [syn: {bumpy},
{jolting}, {jolty}]
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