jug

• Nom désignant un grand récipient à col étroit, généralement utilisé pour contenir des liquides, ou la quantité de liquide qu'il peut contenir.

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.

   cruche à col étroit

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

   Synonymescarafedemijohnewerflagonpitcher

2. B1formal

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

   Contenu d'une cruche

   • 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.

   Synonymesjugful

• Verbe signifiant cuire ou mijoter de la viande, surtout du lièvre ou du lapin, dans un récipient fermé (cruchon ou pot). Aussi, de manière informelle : mettre en cruche.

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.

   Emprisonner

   • 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.

   Synonymescageconfinedetainimprisonincarcerateinternjaillock uppenput away

   Antonymesfreeliberaterelease

2. Stew in a jugC1formalbritishculinary

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

   Cuire en pot (civet de lièvre ou de lapin)

   • 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.