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Jar

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WordDefinition
joltnoun(transitive) To push or shake abruptly and roughly.
clashnounOpposition; contradiction; such as between differing or contending interests, views, purposes etc.
jouncenoun(ambitransitive) To jolt; to shake, especially by rough riding or by driving over obstructions.
collideverb(intransitive) To impact directly, especially if violent.
shake upverb(transitive, informal) To reorganize, to make reforms in.
jarfulnounAs much as a jar will hold
bump aroundverbshock physically

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collideverb(intransitive) To impact directly, especially if violent.
clashnounOpposition; contradiction; such as between differing or contending interests, views, purposes etc.
jouncenounA movement, such as a jolt or a shake.
joltnounAn act of jolting.
shake upverb(transitive, informal) To reorganize, to make reforms in.
bump aroundverbshock physically
flagonnounA large vessel resembling a jug, usually with a handle, lid, and spout, for serving drinks such as cider or wine at a table; specifically (Christianity), such a vessel used to hold the wine for the ritual of Holy Communion.
jugnounA serving vessel or container, typically circular in cross-section and typically higher than it is wide, with a relatively small mouth or spout, an ear handle and often a stopper or top.
bottlenounA container, typically made of glass or plastic and having a tapered neck, used primarily for holding liquids.
urnnounA vessel for the ashes or cremains of a deceased person.
vatnounA large tub, such as is used for making wine or for tanning.
cupnounA concave vessel for drinking, usually made of opaque material (as opposed to a glass) and with a handle.
kettlenoun(cooking) A vessel for boiling a liquid or cooking food, usually metal and equipped with a lid.
cauldronnounA large bowl-shaped pot used for boiling over an open flame.
vialnounA glass or plastic vessel or bottle, especially a small tube-shaped bottle used to store medicine, perfume or other chemicals.
ollanounA cooking-pot or earthenware jar used in Spain and Spanish-speaking countries.
pintnounA unit of volume, equivalent to:
potnounA flat-bottomed vessel (usually metal) used for cooking food, possibly excluding saucepans (see usage notes).
bowlnounA roughly hemispherical container used to hold, mix or present food, such as salad, fruit or soup, or other items.
tubnounA bathtub.

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