jarring : Dictionary / Wörterbuch (BEOLINGUS, TU Chemnitz)

English Dictionary: jarring	by the DICT Development Group
4 results for jarring
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
jarring adj making or causing a harsh and irritating sound; "the jarring noise of the iron gate scraping on the sidewalk"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Jar \Jar\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Jarred}; p. pr. & vb. n. {jarring}.] [Cf. OE. charken to creak, AS. cearcian to gnash, F. jars a gander, L. garrire to chatter, prate, OHG. kerran to chatter, croak, G. quarren to grumble, and E. jargon, ajar.] 1. To give forth a rudely quivering or tremulous sound; to sound harshly or discordantly; as, the notes jarred on my ears. When such strings jar, what hope of harmony ? --Shak. A string may jar in the best master's hand. --Roscommon. 2. To act in opposition or disagreement; to clash; to interfere; to quarrel; to dispute. When those renowned noble peers Greece Through stubborn pride among themselves did jar. --Spenser. For orders and degrees Jar not with liberty, but well consist. --Milton.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Jarring \Jar"ring\, a. [See {Jar.}] Shaking; disturbing; discordant. [bd]A jarring sound.[b8] --Dryden.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Jarring \Jar"ring\ n. 1. A shaking; a tremulous motion; as, the jarring of a steamship, caused by its engines. 2. Discord; a clashing of interests. [bd]Endless jarrings and immortal hate.[b8] --Dryden.