English dictionary

jar

/dZ//A/r/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a vessel (usually cylindrical) with a wide mouth and without handles

noun.artifact

Source: WordNet 3.0
the quantity contained in a jar

noun.quantity

Examples
He drank a jar of beer.

Synonyms jarful

Source: WordNet 3.0
a sudden jarring impact

noun.event

Examples
All the jars and jolts were smoothed out by the shock absorbers.

Synonyms jolt jounce shock

Source: WordNet 3.0
A turn.

noun

Source: webster1913
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.

noun

Source: webster1913
A rattling, tremulous vibration or shock; a shake; a harsh sound; a discord; as, the jar of a train; the jar of harsh sounds.

noun

Source: webster1913

be incompatible; be or come into conflict

verb.stative

Synonyms clash collide

Source: WordNet 3.0
move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion

verb.motion

Synonyms jolt

Source: WordNet 3.0
shock physically

verb.motion

Synonyms bump around shake up

Source: WordNet 3.0
affect in a disagreeable way

verb.emotion

Examples
This play jarred the audience.

Source: WordNet 3.0
place in a cylindrical vessel

verb.contact

Examples
Jar the jam.

Source: WordNet 3.0
To give forth a rudely quivering or tremulous sound; to sound harshly or discordantly; as, the notes jarred on my ears.

verb

Source: webster1913
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.

verb

Source: webster1913