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JUG Synonyms

There are 20 synonyms of the word jug. (exact relations)
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

Best Hypernyms For JUG

Here is a list of related hypernyms for jug, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (13)
bottle carafe cask confine container containerful detain flask jar pitcher stew urn vessel

Alternatives for CARAFE

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