jar /ˈʤɑr/
廣口瓶,震動,刺耳聲(vi.)震驚,衝突,發刺耳聲,不一致(vt.)震動,刺激
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, v. i. [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 ? --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.
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jar
n 1: a vessel (usually cylindrical) with a wide mouth and without
handles
2: the quantity contained in a jar; "he drank a jar of beer"
[syn: jarful]
3: a sudden impact; "the door closed with a jolt" [syn: jolt,
jounce]
v 1: be incompatible; be or come into conflict; "These colors
clash" [syn: clash, collide]
2: move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion [syn: jolt]
3: shock physically; "Georgia was shaken up in the Tech game"
[syn: shake up, bump around]
4: affect in a disagreeable way; "This play jarred the
audience"
5: place in a cylindrical vessel; "jar the jam"
[also: jarring, jarred]