jardʒɑr(n.)

1. a broad-mouthed container, usu. cylindrical and of glass or earthenware.

2. the quantity such a container can hold.

Origin of jar:

1585–95; < MF jarre < OPr jarra < Ar jarrah earthen water vessel

jardʒɑr(v.; n.)jarred, jar•ring

1. (v.t.)to have a sudden and unpleasant effect on:

   The sudden noise jarred me.

2. to cause to vibrate or shake:

   The explosion jarred several buildings.

3. to cause to sound discordantly.

4. (v.i.)to have a harshly unpleasant or perturbing effect on one's nerves, feelings, etc.

5. to produce a harsh, grating sound; sound discordantly.

6. to vibrate or shake; rattle.

7. to conflict, clash, or disagree.

8. (n.)a jolt or shake, as from concussion.

9. a sudden unpleasant effect upon the mind, feelings, or senses; shock.

10. a harsh sound.

11. a quarrel or disagreement, esp. a minor one.

Origin of jar:

1520–30; prob. imit.; cf. chirr

jar′ring•ly(adv.)

jardʒɑr(n.)

1. Archaic. a turn or turning.

Idioms for jar:

1. on the jar,partly opened; ajar.

   Category: Idiom

Origin of jar:

1665–75; alter. of char3; cf. ajar2