JAR


Meaning of JAR in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ dʒɑ:(r) ]

( jars, jarring, jarred)

1.

A jar is a glass container with a lid that is used for storing food.

...yellow cucumbers in great glass jars.

N-COUNT

2.

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.

N-COUNT : oft N of n

3.

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.

VERB : V on n , V n , V

• jar‧ring

In the context of this chapter, Dore’s comments strike a jarring note.

ADJ

4.

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.

VERB : V , V n

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