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   Jar (jär), n. [See Ajar.] A turn. [Only in phrase.]
   
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   On the jar, on the turn, ajar, as a door.
   
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   Jar (jär), n. [F. jarre, Sp. jarra, from Ar. jarrah ewer; cf. Pers. jarrah.]
   1.  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.”  Dryden.
   
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   2.  The measure of what is contained in a jar; as, “a jar of oil; a jar of preserves.”
   
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   Bell jar, Leyden jar. See in the Vocabulary.
   
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   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.]
   
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   1.  To  give forth a rudely quivering or tremulous sound; to sound harshly or discordantly; as, “the notes jarred on my ears”.
   
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   When such strings jar, what hope of harmony ? Shak.
   
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   A string may jar in the best master's hand. Roscommon.
   
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   2.  To act in opposition or disagreement; to clash; to interfere; to quarrel; to dispute.
   
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   When those renowned noble peers Greece
   
   Through stubborn pride among themselves did jar. Spenser.
   
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   For orders and degrees
   
   Jar not with liberty, but well consist. Milton.
   
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   Jar, v. t.
   1. 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.”
   
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   2.  To tick; to beat; to mark or tell off. [Obs.]
   
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   My thoughts are minutes, and with sighs they jar
   
   Their watches on unto mine eyes. Shak.
   
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   Jar, n.
   1. A rattling, tremulous vibration or shock; a shake; a harsh sound; a discord; as, “the jar of a train; the jar of harsh sounds.”
   
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   2.  Clash of interest or opinions; collision; discord; debate; slight disagreement.
   
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   And yet his peace is but continual jar. Spenser.
   
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   Cease, cease these jars, and rest your minds in peace. Shak.
   
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   3.  A regular vibration, as of a pendulum.
   
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   I love thee not a jar of the clock. Shak.
   
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   4.  pl. 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.
   
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