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jar

(/dZ//A/r )

a vessel (usually cylindrical) with a wide mouth and without handles(noun.artifact)

source: wordnet30
the quantity contained in a jar(noun.quantity)

Example:
He drank a jar of beer.

Synonym:
jarful

source: wordnet30
a sudden jarring impact(noun.event)

Example:
All the jars and jolts were smoothed out by the shock absorbers.

Synonym:
jolt, jounce, shock

source: wordnet30
A turn.(noun)

source: webster1913
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.(noun)

source: webster1913
A rattling, tremulous vibration or shock; a shake; a harsh sound; a discord; as, the jar of a train; the jar of harsh sounds.(noun)

source: webster1913

be incompatible; be or come into conflict(verb.stative)

Synonym:
clash, collide

source: wordnet30
move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion(verb.motion)

Synonym:
jolt

source: wordnet30
shock physically(verb.motion)

Synonym:
bump around, shake up

source: wordnet30
affect in a disagreeable way(verb.emotion)

Example:
This play jarred the audience.

source: wordnet30
place in a cylindrical vessel(verb.contact)

Example:
Jar the jam.

source: wordnet30
To give forth a rudely quivering or tremulous sound; to sound harshly or discordantly; as, the notes jarred on my ears.(verb)

source: webster1913
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.(verb)

source: webster1913

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