jar
Definition
- n. a vessel (usually cylindrical) with a wide mouth and without handles
- n. the quantity contained in a jar
- v. shock physically
- v. affect in a disagreeable way
Word forms
- Past tense
- jarred
- Present participle
- jarring
- Past participle
- jarred
- Third person singular
- jars
Example sentences
n.
She stored the cookies in a large glass jar.
vi.
The loud noise from the thunder jarred him from his sleep.
vt.
The sudden movement of the bus jarred her, making her spill her drink.