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What's The Definition Of Jar?

\Jar\, n. [See {Ajar}.] A turn. [Only in phrase.] {On the jar}, on the turn, ajar, as a door.
\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.
\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.
\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.
\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.