jar

US /dʒɑːr/
UK /dʒɑːr/
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1.

barattolo, vaso

a cylindrical container made of glass or clay, typically having a wide mouth and no handles, used for storing food or other items

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She filled the jar with homemade jam.
Ha riempito il barattolo con marmellata fatta in casa.
He keeps his coins in a large glass jar.
Tiene le sue monete in un grande barattolo di vetro.
1.

scuotere, irritare

send a painful or unpleasant shock through (someone or something)

:
The sudden stop jarred the passengers forward.
La frenata improvvisa ha scosso i passeggeri in avanti.
The loud noise jarred my nerves.
Il rumore forte mi ha irritato i nervi.
2.

stonare, stridere

be incongruous or in conflict

:
His casual attire jarred with the formal setting.
Il suo abbigliamento casual stonava con l'ambiente formale.
The bright colors jarred against the muted tones of the room.
I colori vivaci stonavano con i toni smorzati della stanza.