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Entry 11 senses · 5 variants Webster, 1913

Jar

/(jär)/ · IPA /d͡ʒɑɹ/
01 n. A turn.
  1. 1.
    A turn.
Phrases & compounds
On the jar — on the turn, ajar, as a door.
02 n. A deep, broad-mouthed vessel of earthenware or glass, for holding fruit, preserves, etc., or for ornamental purposes; as, a jar of honey; a…
  1. 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. 2.
    The measure of what is contained in a jar; as, a jar of oil; a jar of preserves.
Phrases & compounds
Bell jar — See in the Vocabulary.
03 v. i. To give forth a rudely quivering or tremulous sound; to sound harshly or discordantly; as, the notes jarred on my ears.
imp. & p. p. Jarred; p. pr. & vb. n. Jarring
  1. 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. 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.
04 v. t. 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 …
  1. 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. 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.
05 n. A rattling, tremulous vibration or shock; a shake; a harsh sound; a discord; as, the jar of a train; the jar of harsh sounds.
  1. 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. 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. 3.
    A regular vibration, as of a pendulum.
    “I love thee not a jar of the clock.” — Shak.
  4. 4.
    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.