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

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