Definition of Jar

1. Noun. A vessel (usually cylindrical) with a wide mouth and without handles.

Specialized synonyms: Amphora, Beaker, Canopic Jar, Canopic Vase, Cookie Jar, Cooky Jar, Crock, Earthenware Jar, Cruse, Jamjar, Jampot, Mason Jar, Vase
Terms within: Lid, Mouth
Generic synonyms: Vessel

2. Verb. Be incompatible; be or come into conflict. "These colors clash"
Exact synonyms: Clash, Collide
Generic synonyms: Conflict
Derivative terms: Clash, Collision

3. Noun. The quantity contained in a jar. "He drank a jar of beer"
Exact synonyms: Jarful
Generic synonyms: Containerful

4. Verb. Move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion.
Exact synonyms: Jolt
Generic synonyms: Move
Derivative terms: Jolt, Jolt

5. Noun. A sudden jarring impact. "All the jars and jolts were smoothed out by the shock absorbers"
Exact synonyms: Jolt, Jounce, Shock
Generic synonyms: Blow, Bump
Derivative terms: Jolt

6. Verb. Shock physically. "Georgia was shaken up in the Tech game"
Exact synonyms: Bump Around, Shake Up
Generic synonyms: Displace, Move

7. Verb. Affect in a disagreeable way. "The performance is likely to jar Sue"; "This play jarred the audience"
Generic synonyms: Affect, Impress, Move, Strike

8. Verb. Place in a cylindrical vessel. "They jar the goods"; "Jar the jam"
Generic synonyms: Lay, Place, Pose, Position, Put, Set

Definition of Jar

1. n. A turn.

2. n. 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.

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

4. 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.

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

Definition of Jar

1. to cause to shake [v JARRED, JARRING, JARS]

Medical Definition of Jar

1. 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. Origin: F. Jarre, Sp. Jarra, from Ar. Jarrah ewer; cf. Pers. Jarrah. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Jar

japes
Japheth
japing
japingly
japings
japonaiserie
japonaiseries
japonica
japonica
japonicas
japped
japping
japs
jap clover
jar (current term)
jar (current term)
jar-owl
jararaca
jararaca
jararacas
jararaka
jararakas
jardiniere
jardiniere
jardinieres
jards
jarful
jarfuls
jargon
jargon

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