Definition of jar

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"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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Cow-pilot :: Cow-pilot (n.) A handsomely banded, coral-reef fish, of Florida and the West Indies (Pomacentrus saxatilis); -- called also mojarra..
Jargoned :: Jargoned (imp. & p. p.) of Jargo.
Jar :: "Jar (n.) A regular vibration, as of a pendulum..
Mouth :: Mouth (n.) The opening of a vessel by which it is filled or emptied, charged or discharged; as, the mouth of a jar or pitcher; the mouth of the lacteal vessels, etc..
Ajar :: Ajar (adv.) In a state of discord; out of harmony; as, he is ajar with the world..
Discord :: Discord (n.) To disagree; to be discordant; to jar; to clash; not to suit.
Jarvy :: Jarvy (n.) A hackney coach.
Sarcode :: Sarcode (n.) A name applied by Dujardin in 1835 to the gelatinous material forming the bodies of the lowest animals; protoplasm.
Jarring :: "Jarring (n.) A shaking; a tremulous motion; as, the jarring of a steamship, caused by its engines..
Jards :: "Jards (n.) A callous tumor on the leg of a horse, below the hock..
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 :: Jar (v. i.) To act in opposition or disagreement; to clash; to interfere; to quarrel; to dispute.
Bell Jar :: Bell jar () A glass vessel, varying in size, open at the bottom and closed at the top like a bell, and having a knob or handle at the top for lifting it. It is used for a great variety of purposes; as, with the air pump, and for holding gases, also for keeping the dust from articles exposed to view..
Jargonelle :: Jargonelle (n.) A variety of pear which ripens early.
Leyden Phial :: Leyden phial () A glass jar or bottle used to accumulate electricity. It is coated with tin foil, within and without, nearly to its top, and is surmounted by a brass knob which communicates with the inner coating, for the purpose of charging it with electricity. It is so named from having been invented in Leyden, Holland..
Goatsucker :: Goatsucker (n.) One of several species of insectivorous birds, belonging to Caprimulgus and allied genera, esp. the European species (Caprimulgus Europaeus); -- so called from the mistaken notion that it sucks goats. The European species is also goat-milker, goat owl, goat chaffer, fern owl, night hawk, nightjar, night churr, churr-owl, gnat hawk, and dorhawk..
Olla :: Olla (n.) A pot or jar having a wide mouth; a cinerary urn, especially one of baked clay..
Leyden Jar :: Leyden jar () Alt. of Leyden phia.
Jardiniere :: "Jardiniere (n.) An ornamental stand or receptacle for plants, flowers, etc., used as a piece of decorative furniture in room..
Linsey-woolsey :: Linsey-woolsey (n.) Jargon.
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