Definition of jar

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"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..

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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..
Barrel :: Barrel (n.) A jar.
Jarred :: Jarred (imp. & p. p.) of Ja.
Jar :: "Jar (n.) A rattling, tremulous vibration or shock; a shake; a harsh sound; a discord; as, the jar of a train; the jar of harsh sounds..
Ajar :: Ajar (adv.) In a state of discord; out of harmony; as, he is ajar with the world..
Desiccator :: Desiccator (n.) A short glass jar fitted with an air-tight cover, and containing some desiccating agent, as sulphuric acid or calcium chloride, above which is suspended the material to be dried, or preserved from moisture..
Backlash :: Backlash (n.) The distance through which one part of connected machinery, as a wheel, piston, or screw, can be moved without moving the connected parts, resulting from looseness in fitting or from wear; also, the jarring or reflex motion caused in badly fitting machinery by irregularities in velocity or a reverse of motion..
Jargonelle :: Jargonelle (n.) A variety of pear which ripens early.
Ajar :: Ajar (adv.) Slightly turned or opened; as, the door was standing ajar..
Potpourri :: Potpourri (n.) A jar or packet of flower leaves, perfumes, and spices, used to scent a room..
Jarring :: jarring (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Ja.
Jar :: Jar (n.) A turn. [Only in phrase..
Jargoning :: Jargoning (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Jargo.
Stinkpot :: Stinkpot (n.) An earthen jar charged with powder, grenades, and other materials of an offensive and suffocating smell, -- sometimes used in boarding an enemy's vessel..
Linsey-woolsey :: Linsey-woolsey (n.) Jargon.
Jar-owl :: Jar-owl (n.) The goatsucker.
Jarring :: "Jarring (n.) A shaking; a tremulous motion; as, the jarring of a steamship, caused by its engines..
Jargonist :: Jargonist (n.) One addicted to jargon; one who uses cant or slang.
Jargon :: "Jargon (v. i.) To utter jargon; to emit confused or unintelligible sounds; to talk unintelligibly, or in a harsh and noisy manner..
Cant :: Cant (v. i.) To use pretentious language, barbarous jargon, or technical terms; to talk with an affectation of learning..
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