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noun

Jar n. A turn. Note: (Only in phrase.)

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

Jar n.

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.

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

3.

A regular vibration, as of a pendulum. "I love thee not a jar of the clock."

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.

verb

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."

Jar v. i. (past & past part. jarred; pres. part. jarring)

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?" "A string may jar in the best master's hand."

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

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Etymology of 'Jar'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Jar" Quotes from Famous Books

... to every nook of the creation he might discover whether there were such a hell or not. But you cannot discover a spiritual truth by any amount of outward travel. When a soul is so delivered from egotism, or the jar of self will against universal law, and brought into such high harmony with the spirit of the whole, as to perceive this divine law of life, "He who dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him," then he is inspired to see a religious truth. He has obtained a divine revelation. ...

— The Destiny of the Soul - A Critical History of the Doctrine of a Future Life • William Rounseville Alger

... in, it did; The water it soon came in: So, to keep them dry, they wrapped their feet In a pinky paper all folded neat; And they fastened it down with a pin. And they passed the night in a crockery-jar; And each of them said, "How wise we are! Though the night be dark, and the voyage be long, Yet we never can think we were rash or wrong, While round in our sieve ...

— Types of Children's Literature • Edited by Walter Barnes

... than gather the purport of it, my Lady: I have got the letter itself!" Angelique sprang up eagerly, as if to embrace Fanchon. "I happened, in my eagerness, to jar the door; the lady, imagining some one was coming, rose suddenly and left the room. In her haste she dropped the letter on the floor. I picked it up; I thought no harm, as I was determined to leave Dame Tremblay to-day. Would my Lady ...

— The Golden Dog - Le Chien d'Or • William Kirby

... free with something here, I think I might show you by a sort of experiment," said Mr. Fotheringay. "Now, take that tobacco-jar on the table, for instance. What I want to know is whether what I am going to do with it is a miracle or not. Just half a ...

— Tales of Space and Time • Herbert George Wells

... father; nevertheless I could not bear to stay in my father's house with him so bitter a against me. My cousins and clansmen came about me, and pressed me sorely to remain; many a sheep and many an ox did they slaughter, and many a fat hog did they set down to roast before the fire; many a jar, too, did they broach of my father's wine. Nine whole nights did they set a guard over me taking it in turns to watch, and they kept a fire always burning, both in the cloister of the outer court and in the inner court at the doors of the room wherein ...

— The Iliad • Homer

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