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.

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