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Jar \Jar\ (j[aum]r), n. [See {Ajar}.]
A turn.

Note: [Only in phrase.]
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{On the jar}, on the turn, ajar, as a door.
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Jar \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 \Jar\ (j[aum]r), 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 \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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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.]
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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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