jug

• Sustantivo que designa un recipiente grande con cuello estrecho, usado comúnmente para contener líquidos, o la cantidad de líquido que cabe en él.

A noun referring to a large container with a narrow mouth, typically used for holding liquids, or the amount of liquid it can hold.

1. Container with narrow mouthA2formal

   A large bottle with a narrow mouth, typically used for storing liquids.

   Garrafa

   • She poured water from the jug into the glasses.
   • The milk jug is on the kitchen counter.
   • He filled the jug with fresh lemonade.

   Sinónimoscarafedemijohnewerflagonpitcher

2. B1formal

   The amount that a jug can hold; the quantity contained in a jug.

   Contenido de una jarra

   • She drank a jug of water after the run.
   • The recipe calls for a jug of milk.
   • He bought a jug of apple cider for the party.

   Sinónimosjugful

• Verbo que significa guisar o cocer carne, especialmente liebre o conejo, en un recipiente cerrado (jarra u olla). También, de manera informal: meter en una jarra o encarcelar.

A verb meaning to stew or boil meat, especially hare or rabbit, in a covered container (jug). Also, informal: to put into a jug.

1. Lock up or confineB2informalbritish

   To imprison or confine someone, typically in a jail or similar place.

   Encerrar o encarcelar

   • The police jugged the suspect for the robbery.
   • He got jugged for a minor offense.
   • They threatened to jug him if he didn't cooperate.

   Sinónimoscageconfinedetainimprisonincarcerateinternjaillock uppenput away

   Antónimosfreeliberaterelease

2. Stew in a jugC1formalbritishculinary

   To cook or stew meat, especially hare or rabbit, in a covered earthenware container or jug.

   Cocer en una olla de barro

   • The chef jugged the hare with herbs and wine.
   • She learned to jug rabbit from her grandmother's recipe.
   • Jugged meat is a traditional dish in some regions.