jarring

jarring - Other Definitions

• (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Jar
  
  
• (a.) Shaking; disturbing; discordant.
  
  
• (n.) A shaking; a tremulous motion; as, the jarring of a steamship, caused by its engines.
  
  
• (n.) Discord; a clashing of interests.
  
  
• (adv.) In a jarring or discordant manner.