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How to pronounce “jug

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Pronunciation guide for jug

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of jug with real speech in context.
Available examples
8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Why AI Is Incredibly Smart and Shockingly StupidI have 12-liter jug and six-liter jug,
Definition summary
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.

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How to pronounce jug

Why AI Is Incredibly Smart and Shockingly Stupid

I have 12-liter jug and six-liter jug,

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “jug

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • 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, chiefly in the plural) A woman's breasts.
  • (Australia, New Zealand) An upright electric kettle.
  • (CB radio slang, chiefly in the plural) 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.
  • [Verb]
  • (transitive) To stew in an earthenware jug etc.
  • (transitive, slang) To put into jail.
  • (intransitive) To utter a sound like "jug", as certain birds do, especially the nightingale.
  • (intransitive, of quails or partridges) To nestle or collect together in a covey.

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