JUG Synonyms
There are 13 hypernyms of the word jug. (close relations)
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| carafe | nounn | |||||
noun • a bottle with a stopper; for serving wine or water | ||||||
| container | nounn | |||||
noun • any object that can be used to hold things (especially a large metal boxlike object of standardized dimensions that can be loaded from one form of transport to another) | ||||||
| crock | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a black colloidal substance consisting wholly or principally of amorphous carbon and used to make pigments and ink • nonsense; foolish talk • an earthen jar (made of baked clay) verb • release color when rubbed, of badly dyed fabric • soil with or as with crock | ||||||
| decanter | nounn | |||||
noun • a bottle with a stopper; for serving wine or water | ||||||
| ewer | nounn | |||||
noun • an open vessel with a handle and a spout for pouring | ||||||
| flagon | nounn | |||||
noun • a large metal or pottery vessel with a handle and spout; used to hold alcoholic beverages (usually wine) | ||||||
| jar | nounn | |||||
noun • a cylindrical vessel, typically used for storing food • the quantity contained in a jar • a sudden jarring impact verb • be incompatible; be or come into conflict • move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion • shock physically • affect in a disagreeable way • place in a cylindrical vessel | ||||||
| pitcher | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • (baseball) the person who does the pitching • an open vessel with a handle and a spout for pouring • the quantity contained in a pitcher • (botany) a leaf that is modified in such a way as to resemble a pitcher or ewer • the position on a baseball team of the player who throws the ball for a batter to try to hit | ||||||
| urn | nounn | |||||
noun • a large vase that usually has a pedestal or feet • a large pot for making coffee or tea | ||||||
| vase | nounn | |||||
noun • an open jar of glass or porcelain used as an ornament or to hold flowers | ||||||
| gaol | nounn | |||||
noun • a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence) verb • lock up or confine, in or as in a jail | ||||||
| immure | verbv | |||||
verb • lock up or confine, in or as in a jail | ||||||
| imprison | verbv | |||||
verb • lock up or confine, in or as in a jail • confine as if in a prison | ||||||
| incarcerate | verbv | |||||
verb • lock up or confine, in or as in a jail | ||||||
| jail | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence) verb • lock up or confine, in or as in a jail | ||||||
| jugful | nounn | |||||
noun • the quantity contained in a jug | ||||||
| lag | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • the act of slowing down or falling behind • the time between one event, process, or period and another • one of several thin slats of wood forming the sides of a barrel or bucket verb • hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc. • lock up or confine, in or as in a jail • throw or pitch at a mark, as with coins • cover with lagging to prevent heat loss | ||||||
| remand | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the act of sending an accused person back into custody to await trial (or the continuation of the trial) verb • refer (a matter or legal case) to another committee or authority or court for decision • lock up or confine, in or as in a jail | ||||||
| put away | verbv | |||||
verb • place in a place where something cannot be removed or someone cannot escape • throw or cast away • lock up or confine, in or as in a jail • stop using • kill gently, as with an injection • eat up; usually refers to a considerable quantity of food • turn away from and put aside, perhaps temporarily | ||||||
| put behind bars | verbv | |||||
verb • lock up or confine, in or as in a jail | ||||||
