Jar

·noun A turn. [Only in phrase.].

II. Jar ·noun A regular vibration, as of a pendulum.

III. Jar ·noun Clash of interest or opinions; collision; discord; debate; slight disagreement.

IV. Jar ·noun The measure of what is contained in a jar; as, a jar of oil; a jar of preserves.

V. Jar ·vt To Tick; to Beat; to mark or tell off.

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

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

VIII. Jar ·noun 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.

IX. Jar ·vi To act in opposition or disagreement; to Clash; to Interfere; to Quarrel; to Dispute.

X. Jar ·vt 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.

XI. Jar ·noun 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.