jug

UK
/dʒʌg/
US
/dʒʌg/

Translations

jugnoun
jugs
pl
UK
/dʒʌg/
US
/dʒʌg/
She poured water from the jug into the glass.
Она налила воду из кувшина в стакан.
The wine was served in a crystal jug.
Вино подавали в хрустальном графине.
Additional translations
jugverb
jugged
Past Simple
jugged
Past Participle
jugging
Gerund
UK
/dʒʌɡ/
US
/dʒʌɡ/
Additional translations
jugadjective
Attributive use of the noun (e.g., 'jug wine')

Definitions

jugnoun
A large container with a narrow mouth and a handle, used for holding and pouring liquids.
She filled the jug with water and placed it on the table.
A prison or jail.
He spent a night in the jug for disorderly conduct.
jugverb
To play or perform music on a jug by blowing across its mouth.
He learned to jug in the band, adding a unique sound to their performances.
To imprison or incarcerate someone.
The authorities decided to jug the suspect until the trial date.
To stew or cook (meat, especially hare) in a covered jug or casserole, typically with wine.
The traditional recipe calls for you to jug the hare in red wine for several hours.
jugadjective
Relating to, designed for, or characteristic of a jug or jugs (used attributively).
We bought some inexpensive jug wine for the picnic.