Jar /(jär)/

1. A turn.

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.

imp. & p. p. Jarred; p. pr. & vb. n. 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.

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.

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. 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.