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Webster 1913 Edition

Jarring

Jar′ring

,
Adj.
[See
Jar.
]
Shaking; disturbing; discordant.
“A jarring sound.”
Dryden.

Jar′ring

Noun.
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.

Webster 1828 Edition

Jarring

J`ARRING

,
ppr.
Shaking; making a harsh sound; discordant.

J`ARRING

,
Noun.
A shaking; discord; dispute; collision.

Definition 2024

jarring

jarring

English

Adjective

jarring ‎(comparative more jarring, superlative most jarring)

  1. That jars (clashes or disagrees); incongruous, conflictful.
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Noun

jarring ‎(plural jarrings)

  1. An act of jarring (in any sense).
    The jarring of peaches took place at the end of the season.

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Verb

jarring

  1. present participle of jar

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