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  1. p. pr. & vb. n. of Jar
  2. a. Shaking; disturbing; discordant.
  3. n. A shaking; a tremulous motion; as, the jarring of a steamship, caused by its engines.
  4. n. Discord; a clashing of interests.
  5. adj. making or causing a harsh and irritating sound
  6. Shaking; disturbing; discordant. "A jarring sound." Dryden. 1. A shaking; a tremulous motion; as, the jarring of a steamship, caused by its engines. 2. Discord; a clashing of interests. "Endless jarrings and immortal hate." Dryden.
  7. Shaking; disturbing; discordant. "A jarring sound." Dryden.
  8. j:85/n:15 s. making or causing a harsh and irritating sound