jarring
(adjective) making or causing a harsh and irritating sound; “the jarring noise of the iron gate scraping on the sidewalk”
jar
(verb) affect in a disagreeable way; “This play jarred the audience”
jolt, jar
(verb) move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion
jar, shake up, bump around
(verb) shock physically; “Georgia was shaken up in the Tech game”
clash, jar, collide
(verb) be incompatible; be or come into conflict; “These colors clash”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
jarring (comparative more jarring, superlative most jarring)
That jars (clashes or disagrees); incongruous, conflictful.
jarring (plural jarrings)
Storage in jars.
A feeling or movement that jars or jolts.
jarring
present participle of jar
Source: Wiktionary
Jar"ring, a. Etym: [See Jar.]
Definition: Shaking; disturbing; discordant. "A jarring sound." Dryden.
Jar"ring n.
1. A shaking; a tremulous motion; as, the jarring of a steamship, caused by its engines.
2. Discord; a clashing of interests. "Endless jarrings and immortal hate." Dryden.
Jar, n. Etym: [See Ajar.]
Definition: A turn. [Only in phrase.] On the jar, on the turn, ajar, as a door.
Jar, n. Etym: [F. jarre, Sp. jarra, from Ar. jarrah ewer; cf. Pers. jarrah.]
1. 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. Dryden.
2. The measure of what is contained in a jar; as, a jar of oil; a jar of preserves. Bell jar, Leyden jar. See in the Vocabulary.
Jar, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Jarred; p. pr. & vb. n. jarring.] Etym: [Cf. OE. charken to creak, AS. cearcian to gnash, F. jars a gander, L. garrire to chatter, prate, OHG. kerran to chatter, croak, G. quarren to grumble, and E. jargon, ajar.]
1. To give forth a rudely quivering or tremulous sound; to sound harshly or discordantly; as, the notes jarred on my ears. When such strings jar, what hope of harmony Shak. A string may jar in the best master's hand. Roscommon.
2. To act in opposition or disagreement; to clash; to interfere; to quarrel; to dispute. When those renowned noble peers Greece Through stubborn pride among themselves did jar. Spenser. For orders and degrees Jar not with liberty, but well consist. Milton.
Jar, v. t.
1. 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.
2. To tick; to beat; to mark or tell off. [Obs.] My thoughts are minutes, and with sighs they jar Their watches on unto mine eyes. Shak.
Jar, n.
1. A rattling, tremulous vibration or shock; a shake; a harsh sound; a discord; as, the jar of a train; the jar of harsh sounds.
2. Clash of interest or opinions; collision; discord; debate; slight disagreement. And yet his peace is but continual jar. Spenser. Cease, cease these jars, and rest your minds in peace. Shak.
3. A regular vibration, as of a pendulum. I love thee not a jar of the clock. Shak.
4. pl.
Definition: 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 Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 November 2024
(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”
The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.
