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Buffer :: Buffer (n.) An elastic apparatus or fender, for deadening the jar caused by the collision of bodies; as, a buffer at the end of a railroad car..

Discordant :: Discordant (n.) Dissonant; not in harmony or musical concord; harsh; jarring; as, discordant notes or sounds..

Jar :: "Jar (v. t.) 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..

Coat :: Coat (v. t.) To cover with a layer of any substance; as, to coat a jar with tin foil; to coat a ceiling..

Jar-owl :: Jar-owl (n.) The goatsucker.

Crouke :: Crouke (n.) A crock; a jar.

Abracadabra :: Abracadabra (n.) A mystical word or collocation of letters written as in the figure. Worn on an amulet it was supposed to ward off fever. At present the word is used chiefly in jest to denote something without meaning; jargon.

Jarvey :: Jarvey (n.) Alt. of Jarv.

Battery :: Battery (v. t.) A number of coated jars (Leyden jars) so connected that they may be charged and discharged simultaneously.

Himyaritic :: Himyaritic (a.) Pertaining to Himyar, an ancient king of Yemen, in Arabia, or to his successors or people; as, the Himjaritic characters, language, etc.; applied esp. to certain ancient inscriptions showing the primitive type of the oldest form of the Arabic, still spoken in Southern Arabia..

Jardiniere :: "Jardiniere (n.) An ornamental stand or receptacle for plants, flowers, etc., used as a piece of decorative furniture in room..

Cell :: Cell (n.) A jar of vessel, or a division of a compound vessel, for holding the exciting fluid of a battery..

Jargonelle :: Jargonelle (n.) A variety of pear which ripens early.

Liquid :: Liquid (a.) Pronounced without any jar or harshness; smooth; as, l and r are liquid letters..

Electrify :: Electrify (v. t.) To communicate electricity to; to charge with electricity; as, to electrify a jar..

Jar :: "Jar (n.) A regular vibration, as of a pendulum..

Ajar :: Ajar (adv.) In a state of discord; out of harmony; as, he is ajar with the world..

Leyden Jar :: Leyden jar () Alt. of Leyden phia.

Jargonist :: Jargonist (n.) One addicted to jargon; one who uses cant or slang.

Jar :: "Jar (n.) 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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