Definition of jug - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
kitchenUK container with a handle and spout for liquidsUK
- She poured the juice from the jug.
2.
beveragesDated UK traditional dimpled glass for beer in the UKDated UK
- He ordered a pint in a jug.
3.
- He spent a night in the jug.
4.
kettleupright electric kettle in New Zealand
- She boiled water in the jug.
5.
rock gripTECH. US climbing hold large enough for both handsTECH. US
- He grabbed the jug to pull himself up.
Verb
1.
containerizepour into a handled container for storage
- She decided to jug the leftover soup for tomorrow's lunch..
2.
cookingUK cook meat slowly by boiling it inside a covered potUK
- They decided to jug the rabbit for dinner.
3.
- The police decided to jug the suspect overnight.
Images of jug
container with a handle and spout for liquids 
traditional dimpled glass for beer in the UK 
upright electric kettle in New Zealand 
climbing hold large enough for both hands
Expressions with jug
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jug with markings for measuring liquids
She poured milk into the measuring jug.
container for storing and pouring milk
She poured milk from the milk jug.
container for holding and pouring water
She filled the water jug for the picnic.
inexpensive table wine sold in a large glass jug
He brought jug wine to the picnic.
ears that stick out from the sides of the head
People teased him for his jug ears.
musical group using jugs and improvised instruments
The jug band played lively tunes at the festival.
collectible mug often depicting historical figures
He displayed his Toby jug collection proudly.
traditional jug for storing whiskey
The old whiskey jug sat on the shelf.
cease drinking alcohol completely and become teetotal
He decided to put the plug in the jug after years of heavy drinking.
Origin of jug
Middle English, jugge (jug)
Terms with jug included in their meaning
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container
small jug for serving cream or milk
container
large jug with wide mouth and handle
pottery
stoneware jug with a long neck
pottery
ancient Greek jug used for pouring wine
jug measure
amount a jug can hold or what is inside it
kitchen
jug with markings for measuring liquids
cheap wine
inexpensive table wine sold in a large glass jug
beverage
traditional jug for storing whiskey
Examples of jug in a sentence
The jug was placed on the dining table. The pub served ale in a traditional jug. He admired the craftsmanship of the jug while sipping his beer. He vowed never to return to the jug. The notorious criminal ended up in the jug again. The jug was left on the counter.
She poured tea from the jug. She reached for the jug to steady herself. The climber relied on the jug to rest briefly. He decided to jug the fresh juice for later. They jug the homemade sauce every weekend. The chef decided to jug the venison for the feast. For a traditional dish, they jugged the hare. They threatened to jug him for his actions. She was jugged for protesting without a permit.
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- French:pichet, transvaser, ...
- German:Krug, in einen Krug füllen, ...
- Italian:brocca, mettere in una brocca, ...
- Spanish:jarra, poner en una jarra, ...
- Portuguese:jarro, guardar no jarro, ...
- Chinese:壶, 装入罐中, ...
- Japanese:水差し, ジャグに入れる, ...
- Arabic:إِبْرِيق, صَبَّ في إبريق, ...
- Hebrew:קַנְקַן, לְבַקְבֵּק, ...
- Russian:кувшин, налить в кувшин, ...
- Ukrainian:глечик, налити в глечик, ...
- Hindi:जग, जग में डालना, ...
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