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jar[1,verb] jar[2,noun] jar[3,noun] battery jar bell jar Leyden jar

Main Entry: ¹jar
Pronunciation: jär
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): jarred; jar·ring
Etymology: probably an imitation of the sound made
1 a : to make a harsh or disagreeable sound b : to have a harsh or disagreeable effect <noise that jars the nerves>
2 : to cause to vibrate : SHAKE
3 : ¹CLASH 2b, conflict <jarring opinions>

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