Canadian French Meaning of jar

Jar

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Definitions and Meaning of jar in English

Wordnet

jar (n)

a vessel (usually cylindrical) with a wide mouth and without handles

the quantity contained in a jar

a sudden jarring impact

Wordnet

jar (v)

be incompatible; be or come into conflict

move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion

shock physically

affect in a disagreeable way

place in a cylindrical vessel

Webster

jar (n.)

A turn. [Only in phrase.]

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.

The measure of what is contained in a jar; as, a jar of oil; a jar of preserves.

A rattling, tremulous vibration or shock; a shake; a harsh sound; a discord; as, the jar of a train; the jar of harsh sounds.

Clash of interest or opinions; collision; discord; debate; slight disagreement.

A regular vibration, as of a pendulum.

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.

Webster

jar (v. i.)

To give forth a rudely quivering or tremulous sound; to sound harshly or discordantly; as, the notes jarred on my ears.

To act in opposition or disagreement; to clash; to interfere; to quarrel; to dispute.

Webster

jar (v. t.)

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.

To tick; to beat; to mark or tell off.

FAQs About the word jar

Jar

a vessel (usually cylindrical) with a wide mouth and without handles, the quantity contained in a jar, a sudden jarring impact, be incompatible; be or come into

bosse,collision,impact,secousse,choc,claquer,coup,coup,Buffet,Commotion cérébrale

accepter,s'entendre,être d'accord,Coexistence,être d'accord,consentement,consentement

japonism => japonisme, japonica => japonnaise, japhetite => Japhetite, japhetic => japhétique, japhethite => Jafféthique,