Jar (jär), n. [F. jarre,
Sp. jarra, from Ar. jarrah ewer; cf. Pers.
jarrah.] 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. Dryden.
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 (?).] [Cf. OE. charken to creak, AS.
cearcian to gnash, F. jars a gander, L. garrire
to chatter, prate, OHG. kerran to chatter, croak, G.
quarren to grumble, and E. jargon, ajar.]
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.
Jar (jär), n. [See Ajar.]
A turn. [Only in phrase.]
On the jar, on the turn, ajar, as a
door.