Definition of jar - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
storagecylindrical container for storing food or liquids
- She kept the cookies in a jar.
2.
impactsudden jolt or shock
- The earthquake gave a jar to the building.
Verb
1.
injurytr. send a painful or damaging shock throughtr.
- His fall jarred every bone in his body..
2.
soundintr. make a harsh or discordant soundintr.
- The slamming door jarred in the quiet room..
3.
conflictintr. disagree or clash with somethingintr.
- His comments jarred with the overall tone of the event.
4.
cookingtr. UK preserve food in a jartr. UK
- She decided to jar the fresh peaches.
5.
appearanceintr. look strangely different or incongruentintr.
- The modern sculpture jarred with the ancient architecture.
Images of jar
cylindrical container for storing food or liquids
Expressions with jar
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cause an unpleasant feeling or sound
The loud music jarred with the peaceful atmosphere.
want to have an alcoholic drink
Do you fancy a jar after work?
used metaphorically to indicate an act of stealing or wrongdoing
He was caught with his hand in the cookie jar during the audit.
cause someone to feel annoyed or irritated
The loud music began to jar on the nerves of the neighbors.
make someone feel annoyed or uncomfortable suddenly
The loud noise jar my mother's nerves every morning.
perfect match or solution for someone or something
She believes there's a lid for every jar in love.
money saved for future use
She kept her cookie jar reserve for emergencies.
drink an alcoholic beverage
After work, they decided to have a jar at the local pub.
glass container used for storing jam
She filled the jam jar with homemade strawberry jam..
device that helps open jars
I bought a new jar opener for the kitchen.
glass cover to protect and display items
The antique clock was kept under a bell jar.
unattended jar for cash payments relying on trust
The farm stand uses an honesty jar for payments.
shake something until it becomes loose
He jarred loose the stuck lid by banging the jar on the counter.
glass jar with a screw top for preserving food
She stored the homemade jam in a Mason jar.
container used to collect fines as a way to stop swearing
He put a dollar in the swear jar after cursing.
clay jar used for storage
He kept the rice in an earthenware jar.
container for voluntary payments based on trust
The farm stand used an honor jar for fresh produce.
place where money is sometimes hidden
He kept his savings in a cookie jar.
cause a sudden shock or jolt
The loud noise jarred against my nerves.
first olive taken from a jar or container
She always eats the first olive out of the jar.
jar-shaped container used to hold or display a burning candle
She placed a scented candle jar on the coffee table.
source of temptation
The cooky jar was too tempting to resist.
glass jar with airtight seal for preserving food
She stored the homemade jam in a Kilner jar.
secretly take money or benefits in a dishonest or improper way
The audit showed several managers had their hand in the cookie jar.
Origin of jar
Arabic, jarrah (earthen jar)
Terms with jar included in their meaning
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food preservation
preserved in a sealed can or jar
decoration
decorative jar made of glass or pottery
pottery
stoneware or earthenware jar or container
condiment
liquid from a pickle jar used in food or for health
pottery
ancient jar with two handles used to store liquids
container
small pot or jar made of glazed earthenware
food
jam or other spread kept in a small jar
contents
quantity contained in a jar
storage
contained in a jar
trust
unattended jar for cash payments relying on trust
food preservation
glass jar with a screw top for preserving food
kitchenware
glass jar used for serving drinks or decoration
pottery
clay jar used for storage
home decor
jar-shaped container used to hold or display a burning candle
ancient Egypt
jar used in Egypt for embalmed organs
container
jar used to store cookies
literal olive
first olive taken from a jar or container
kitchenware
glass jar with airtight seal for preserving food
Examples of jar in a sentence
The jar was filled with homemade pickles. The sudden stop caused a jar to his spine. She felt a jar as the car hit the pothole. The sudden noise jarred him awake. The unexpected news jarred her into action. The alarm clock jarred loudly at 6 AM.
Her scream jarred through the silent night. Their opinions often jar with traditional beliefs. The new policy jarred with the company's values. We jar tomatoes for winter sauces. They will jar the homemade pickles tomorrow. The bright colors jarred with the muted tones of the room. His casual attire jarred with the formal setting.
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- French:bocal, secouer, ...
- German:Glas, erschüttern, ...
- Italian:barattolo, scuotere, ...
- Spanish:tarro, sacudir, ...
- Portuguese:frasco, chocar, ...
- Chinese:罐子, 发出刺耳的声音, ...
- Japanese:瓶, 衝撃を与える, ...
- Arabic:مِرْطَبَان, هَزَّ, ...
- Hebrew:צִנְצֶנֶת, לְזַעְזֵעַ, ...
- Russian:банка, сотрясать, ...
- Ukrainian:банка, струснути, ...
- Hindi:मर्तबान, झटका देना, ...
Definition of JAR - Reverso English Dictionary
Abbreviation
abr: Java archiveTECH. file that holds many Java program files togetherTECH.
- Please upload the JAR to the server.
- The application is packaged as a JAR.
- Extract the files from the JAR before running.
Origin of JAR
Middle English jarre (container)
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- Spanish:JAR, ...
- Portuguese:JAR, ...
- Chinese:JAR文件, ...
- Japanese:JAR, ...
- Arabic:مَلَف جَافَا أَرْشِيف, ...
- Hebrew:JAR, ...
- Russian:JAR, ...
- Ukrainian:JAR, ...
- Hindi:जावा संग्रह, ...
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