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A 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.

The amount that a jug can hold.

(slang) Jail.

(vulgar, slang) A woman's breasts.

(Australia, New Zealand) An upright electric kettle.

(CB radio slang) A kind of large, high-powered vacuum tube.

(US, slang) The P-47 Thunderbolt fighter aircraft.

(climbing) A hold large enough for both hands

(UK, informal) A traditional dimpled glass with a handle, for serving a pint of beer. +

To stew in an earthenware jug etc.

(slang) To put into jail.

To utter a sound like "jug", as certain birds do, especially the nightingale.

(of quails or partridges) To nestle or collect together in a covey.

A small mixed breed of dog created by mating a Jack Russell terrier and a pug.

(US, Jesuit schools) Detention (after-school student punishment).

(US, Jesuit schools) To issue a detention (to a student).

(slang) To hustle or make money, usually aggressively.

(slang) To acquire or obtain through force; snatch, steal; to rob, especially in reference to jugging (which see).