jar

B1
Pronunciation
/dʒɐː/
/dʒɑː/
/dʒɑɹ/
Noun
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

An earthenware container, either with two or no handles, for holding oil, water, wine, etc., or used for burial.

2 Definition

A small, approximately cylindrical container, normally made of clay or glass, for holding fruit, preserves, etc., or for ornamental purposes.

Synonyms
cruse pot
3 Definition

A jar and its contents; as much as fills such a container; a jarful.

4 Definition

A clashing or discordant set of sounds, particularly with a quivering or vibrating quality.

5 Definition

A quivering or vibrating movement or sensation resulting from something being shaken or struck.

Synonyms
jolt
6 Definition

(by extension) A sense of alarm or dismay.

7 Definition

The effect of something contradictory or discordant; a clash.

8 Definition

A disagreement, a dispute, a quarrel; contention, discord; quarrelling.

Verb
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

To preserve (food) in a jar.

Synonyms
bottle
2 Definition

To knock, shake, or strike sharply, especially causing a quivering or vibrating movement.

Example Sentences
  • He hit it with a hammer, hoping he could jar it loose.
3 Definition

To harm or injure by such action.

4 Definition

To shock or surprise.

Example Sentences
  • I think the accident jarred him, as he hasn’t got back in a car since.
5 Definition

To act in disagreement or opposition, to clash, to be at odds with; to interfere; to dispute, to quarrel.

6 Definition

To (cause something to) give forth a rudely tremulous or quivering sound; to (cause something to) sound discordantly or harshly.

Example Sentences
  • The clashing notes jarred on my ears.
7 Definition

To quiver or vibrate due to being shaken or struck.

8 Definition

Of the appearance, form, style, etc., of people and things: to look strangely different; to stand out awkwardly from its surroundings; to be incongruent.