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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: Jar \Jar\ (j[aum]r), n. [See {Ajar}.] A turn. Note: [Only in phrase.] [1913 Webster] {On the jar}, on the turn, ajar, as a door. [1913 Webster] From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: Jar \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. [1913 Webster] 2. To tick; to beat; to mark or tell off. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] My thoughts are minutes, and with sighs they jar Their watches on unto mine eyes. --Shak. [1913 Webster] From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: Jar \Jar\ (j[aum]r), 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. [1913 Webster] 2. The measure of what is contained in a jar; as, a jar of oil; a jar of preserves. [1913 Webster] {Bell jar}, {Leyden jar}. See in the Vocabulary. [1913 Webster] From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: Jar \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. [1913 Webster] 2. Clash of interest or opinions; collision; discord; debate; slight disagreement. [1913 Webster] And yet his peace is but continual jar. --Spenser. [1913 Webster] Cease, cease these jars, and rest your minds in peace. --Shak. [1913 Webster] 3. A regular vibration, as of a pendulum. [1913 Webster] I love thee not a jar of the clock. --Shak. [1913 Webster] 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. [1913 Webster] From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: Jar \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.] [1913 Webster] 1. To give forth a rudely quivering or tremulous sound; to sound harshly or discordantly; as, the notes jarred on my ears. [1913 Webster] When such strings jar, what hope of harmony ? --Shak. [1913 Webster] A string may jar in the best master's hand. --Roscommon. [1913 Webster] 2. To act in opposition or disagreement; to clash; to interfere; to quarrel; to dispute. [1913 Webster] When those renowned noble peers Greece Through stubborn pride among themselves did jar. --Spenser. [1913 Webster] For orders and degrees Jar not with liberty, but well consist. --Milton. [1913 Webster] From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: 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: {jar}, {jarful}] 3: a sudden jarring impact; "the door closed with a jolt"; "all the jars and jolts were smoothed out by the shock absorbers" [syn: {jolt}, {jar}, {jounce}, {shock}] v 1: be incompatible; be or come into conflict; "These colors clash" [syn: {clash}, {jar}, {collide}] 2: move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion [syn: {jolt}, {jar}] 3: shock physically; "Georgia was shaken up in the Tech game" [syn: {jar}, {shake up}, {bump around}] 4: affect in a disagreeable way; "This play jarred the audience" 5: place in a cylindrical vessel; "jar the jam" From V.E.R.A. -- Virtual Entity of Relevant Acronyms (June 2013) [vera]: JAR Java ARchive (Java)