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jug¹ Definition

jug (jug)

noun

a sound meant to imitate a nightingale's note

Etymology: echoic

intransitive verb jugged, jug·ging

to make a nightingale's sound or a sound imitating this

jug² Definition

jug (jug)

noun

    1. a container for liquids, usually large and deep with a small opening at the top and a handle
    2. the contents of such a container
  1. Slang a jail
  2. Slang a bottle of whiskey

Etymology: apparently a pet form of Judith or Joan

transitive verb jugged, jug·ging

  1. to put into a jug
  2. to stew (esp. hare) in a covered earthenware container
  3. Slang to jail

jug² Related Forms

jug·ful′ (-fo̵ol′) noun

jug Synonyms

jug

n.

jug Usage Examples

Object

hare: When you land on a hare square, and have paid for your move, you perform an action known as jugging the hare.

Converse of object

  • froth: The steam arms are designed to reach into large frothing jugs used for bigger take out drinks.
  • glaze: One of his best finds was a 13th century green glaze jug.
  • pour: Then use the pouring jug to pour into your mold.
  • decorate: I very much love traditional English ceramics, and the decorated family jug is a most striking object.
  • bowl: Forms included sherds from bowls, jugs, tea pots, plates, cups, dishes, and large containers.

Adjective modifier

  • unglazed: However, the rounded rimmed unglazed drinking jug ( R6 ) is probably earlier.
  • claret: Order had been restored: the claret jug was safely back in the hands of truly great champion.
  • earthenware: Compares with an earthenware slipware jug made by Michael Cardew in the 1930's.
  • stoneware: A broken Ray Finch jug, a large stoneware jug by Ray Finch, made in 1996.
  • ceramic: One of these, a ceramic jug, has a ballad, ' The Greenwich Pensioner ' printed on its sides.

Modifies a noun

kettle: Linda tries to get her off by smashing a jug kettle over her head, which knocks Kay out.

Noun used with modifier

  • worcester-type: Worcester-type jugs have a wider distribution than Malvern Chase jugs, their successors.
  • measuring: Most UK measuring jugs also have fluid oz marked on them.
  • thermos: At night I took two of these pads to bed with me, together with a full thermos jug.
  • luster: Particularly eye-catching are over 20 original dressers, each different in their design, and glowing with copper luster jugs and blue pottery plates.
  • gallon: He just roamed the room with a white half gallon enamel jug topping up glasses.
  • milk: Not just painting kettles or white milk jugs black or whatever.

Preposition: of

  • ale: The men would relax with jugs of ale brought from The Plow.
  • beer: Many jugs of beer have been consumed in attempting to answer these 2 questions.

Browse dictionary entries near jug

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  6. judiciary
  7. judicial review
  8. judicial restraint
  9. judicial notice
  10. judicial immunity
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