Jar — synonyms, definition

1. jar (Noun)

agitation blow with the foot boot bounce bump canister carafe collision container holder impact jarful jerk jolt jounce kettle kick knock pot receptacle • • •

jar (Noun) — A vessel (usually cylindrical) with a wide mouth and without handles.

jar (Noun) — The quantity contained in a jar. ex. "he drank a jar of beer"

jar (Noun) — A sudden jarring impact. ex. "all the jars and jolts were smoothed out by the shock absorbers"

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2. jar (Verb)

affront agitate bounce bump bump around butt churn clank clash clatter clink collide collide with crash dash disconcert distress disturb embarrass hit • • •

jar (Verb) — Be incompatible; be or come into conflict. ex. "These colours jar"

jar (Verb) — Move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion.

jar (Verb) — Shock physically.

jar (Verb) — Affect in a disagreeable way. ex. "This play jarred the audience"

jar (Verb) — Place in a cylindrical vessel. ex. "jar the jam"

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