1. jar - Noun
2. jar - Verb
A turn. [Only in phrase.]
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.
The measure of what is contained in a jar; as, a jar of oil; a jar of preserves.
To give forth a rudely quivering or tremulous sound; to sound harshly or discordantly; as, the notes jarred on my ears.
To act in opposition or disagreement; to clash; to interfere; to quarrel; to dispute.
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.
To tick; to beat; to mark or tell off.
A rattling, tremulous vibration or shock; a shake; a harsh sound; a discord; as, the jar of a train; the jar of harsh sounds.
Clash of interest or opinions; collision; discord; debate; slight disagreement.
A regular vibration, as of a pendulum.
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.
Source: Webster's dictionaryIf I had as many love affairs as you've given me credit for, I would now be speaking to you from a jar at the Harvard Medical School. Frank Sinatra
Family likeness has often a deep sadness in it. Nature, that great tragic dramatist, knits us together by bone and muscle, and divides us by the subtler web of our brains blends yearning and repulsion and ties us by our heart-strings to the beings that jar us at every movement. George Eliot
It is quite common to hear high officials in Washington and elsewhere speak of changing the map of the Middle East, as if ancient societies and myriad peoples can be shaken up like so many peanuts in a jar. Edward Said
The jar broke and the wine spilled. Arabic Proverb
You walk so long with a jar for water, until the handle breaks off. Czech Proverb
An old monkey will not stick his hand into a jar. Portuguese Proverb