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Jug

noun
/d͡ʒʌɡ/
Word Frequency: 1.8

Definitions

1.nounA 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.
2.nounThe amount that a jug can hold.
3.nounJail.
4.noun(chiefly in the plural) A woman's breasts.
5.nounA kettle.
6.noun(chiefly in the plural) A kind of large, high-powered vacuum tube.
7.verbTo stew in an earthenware jug etc.
"jugged hare"
8.verbTo put into jail.
9.verbTo utter a sound like "jug", as certain birds do, especially the nightingale.
10.verb(of quails or partridges) To nestle or collect together in a covey.

Synonyms

jugfulimmureimprisonput awayincarcerategaoljaillagremandput behind barsflagonewer

Rhymes With

snugsmugslugbugplugtugsprigmug
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