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4 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: 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.] 1. To give forth a rudely quivering or tremulous sound; to sound harshly or discordantly; as the notes jarred on my ears. When such strings jar, what hope of harmony ? --Shak. A string may jar in the best master's hand. --Roscommon. 2. To act in opposition or disagreement; to clash; to interfere; to quarrel; to dispute. When those renowned noble peers Greece Through stubborn pride among themselves did jar. --Spenser. For orders and degrees Jar not with liberty, but well consist. --Milton. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Jarring \Jar"ring\, a. [See {Jar.}] Shaking; disturbing; discordant. ``A jarring sound.'' --Dryden. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Jarring \Jar"ring\ n. 1. A shaking; a tremulous motion; as the jarring of a steamship, caused by its engines. 2. Discord; a clashing of interests. ``Endless jarrings and immortal hate.'' --Dryden. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: jarring adj 1: making or causing a harsh and irritating sound; "the jarring noise of the iron gate scraping on the sidewalk" 2: characterized by rough motion; "a bumpy ride" [syn: {bumpy}, {jolting}, {jolty}]
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