1. a broad-mouthed container, usually cylindrical and of glass or earthenware: a cookie jar.
2. the quantity such a container can or does hold.

1. to have a harshly unpleasant or perturbing effect on one's nerves, feelings, thoughts, etc.: The sound of the alarm jarred.
2. to produce a harsh, grating sound; sound discordantly.
3. to vibrate audibly; rattle: The window jarred in the frame.
4. to vibrate or shake.
5. to conflict, clash, or disagree.

6. to cause to rattle or shake.
7. to have a sudden and unpleasant effect upon (the feelings, nerves, etc.): The burglary violently jarred their sense of security.
8. to cause to sound harshly or discordantly.

9. a jolt or shake; a vibrating movement, as from concussion.
10. a sudden unpleasant effect upon the mind or feelings; shock.
11. a harsh, grating sound.
12. a discordant sound or combination of sounds.
13. a quarrel or disagreement, especially a minor one.

1. a turn or turning.

2. partly opened; ajar: The window was on the jar.

1. a wide-mouthed container that is usually cylindrical, made of glass or earthenware, and without handles
2. the contents or quantity contained in a jar
3. a glass of alcoholic drink, esp beer
4. a measure of electrical capacitance

1. to vibrate or cause to vibrate
2. to make or cause to make a harsh discordant sound
3. to have a disturbing or painful effect (on the nerves, mind, etc)
4. to disagree; clash

5. a jolt or shock
6. a harsh discordant sound

1. (of a door) slightly open; ajar

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