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jarra — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • ewer noun A kind of widemouthed pitcher or jug with a shape like a vase and a handle, and originally used for carrying water.
  • jar noun A small container, usually made of glass or clay, used for storing food or other items.
  • jug noun A container for liquids with a handle and a narrow opening, used for pouring.
  • pitcher noun A large container with a handle and spout, used for pouring liquids.

Senses

jarra is used for these senses in English:

  • ewer A kind of widemouthed pitcher or jug with a shape like a vase and a handle. Originally used for carrying water
  • jar A small, approximately cylindrical container, normally made of clay or glass, for holding fruit, preserves, etc., or for ornamental purposes.
  • jug A 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.
  • pitcher A wide-mouthed, deep vessel for holding liquids, with a spout or protruding lip and a handle; a water jug or jar with a large ear or handle.

jar — full definition

  1. noun A small container, usually made of glass or clay, used for storing food or other items.
  2. verb To strike a person unpleasantly, or to clash with something in a jolting, unsettling way.

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