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JARRING

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Definitions

There are 12 meanings of the word Jarring.

Jarring - as an adjective satellite

Making or causing a harsh and irritating sound

Example: "The jarring noise of the iron gate scraping on the sidewalk"

Jarring - as a verb

To preserve (food) in a jar.

To knock, shake, or strike sharply, especially causing a quivering or vibrating movement.

Example: "He hit it with a hammer, hoping he could jar it loose."

To harm or injure by such action.

To shock or surprise.

Example: "I think the accident jarred him, as he hasn’t got back in a car since."

To act in disagreement or opposition, to clash, to be at odds with; to interfere; to dispute, to quarrel.

To (cause something to) give forth a rudely tremulous or quivering sound; to (cause something to) sound discordantly or harshly.

Example: "The clashing notes jarred on my ears."

To quiver or vibrate due to being shaken or struck.

Of the appearance, form, style, etc., of people and things: to look strangely different; to stand out awkwardly from its surroundings; to be incongruent.

Jarring - as a noun

Storage in jars.

Example: "The jarring of peaches took place at the end of the season."

A feeling or movement that jars or jolts.

Jarring - as an adjective

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

Example Sentences

"The sudden loud noise was jarring."
"The bright red paint on the walls was jarring to the eyes."
"The violent movie scene was jarring and difficult to watch."
"After the calm and peaceful drive through the countryside, the bustling city streets felt jarring."
"The jarring collision between the two cars caused extensive damage."
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Word Game Points

Is JARRING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, jarring is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

JARRING has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is JARRING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, jarring is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
JARRING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is JARRING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, jarring is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
JARRING has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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