jarra

/ˈdʒɑːrə/

Definitions

1. noun

A two-handled vessel, often made from clay or metal, used for carrying liquids, such as water or tea.

“The Aboriginal people used a jarra to carry water from the river to their homes.”

2. noun

A type of clay vessel or container used in Australian Aboriginal culture.

“The archaeologists found a number of ancient jarra in the excavated site.”

3. verb

To carry or transport something in a jarra.

“We jarras the heavy boxes to the truck.”

Synonyms

  • container
  • urn
  • vessel

Antonyms

  • empty
  • void