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JARRING

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Making or causing a harsh and irritating sound

Example:

the jarring noise of the iron gate scraping on the sidewalk

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

cacophonic; cacophonous (having an unpleasant sound)

 II. (verb) 

Sense 1

-ing form of the verb jar

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