jar
jar /dʒ'ɑːr/ (jars jarring jarred)
1 [N-COUNT]
A jar is a glass container with a lid that is used for storing food.
...yellow cucumbers in great glass jars.
2 [N-COUNT] oft N of n
You can use jar to refer to a jar and its contents, or to the contents only.
She opened up a glass jar of plums.
...two jars of filter coffee.
3 [VERB] V on n, V n, V
If something jars on you, you find it unpleasant, disturbing, or shocking.
Sometimes a light remark jarred on her father.
...televised congressional hearings that jarred the nation's faith in the presidency...
You shouldn't have too many colours in a small space as the effect can jar.
● jarring [ADJ]
In the context of this chapter, Dore's comments strike a jarring note.
4 [VERB] V, V n
If an object jars, or if something jars it, the object moves with a fairly hard shaking movement.
The ship jarred a little...
The impact jarred his arm.
1 [N-COUNT]
A jar is a glass container with a lid that is used for storing food.
...yellow cucumbers in great glass jars.
2 [N-COUNT] oft N of n
You can use jar to refer to a jar and its contents, or to the contents only.
She opened up a glass jar of plums.
...two jars of filter coffee.
3 [VERB] V on n, V n, V
If something jars on you, you find it unpleasant, disturbing, or shocking.
Sometimes a light remark jarred on her father.
...televised congressional hearings that jarred the nation's faith in the presidency...
You shouldn't have too many colours in a small space as the effect can jar.
● jarring [ADJ]
In the context of this chapter, Dore's comments strike a jarring note.
4 [VERB] V, V n
If an object jars, or if something jars it, the object moves with a fairly hard shaking movement.
The ship jarred a little...
The impact jarred his arm.