jarred

Variant of jar

jar definition

jar (jär)

intransitive verb jarred, jarring jar′·ring

  1. to make a harsh sound or a discord; grate
  2. to have a harsh, irritating effect (on one)
  3. to shake or vibrate from a sudden impact
  4. to clash, disagree, or quarrel sharply

Etymology: ult. echoic

transitive verb

  1. to make vibrate or shake by sudden impact
  2. to cause to give a harsh or discordant sound
  3. to jolt or shock

noun

  1. a harsh, grating sound; discord
  2. a vibration due to a sudden impact
  3. a jolt or shock
  4. a sharp clash, disagreement, or quarrel

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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