Jug

JUG

-noun

1. a vessel for holding or pouring liquids, usually having a handle and a spout or lip

2. (Australian and New Zealand) . such a vessel used as a kettle

3. (US) . a large vessel with a narrow mouth

4. the amount of liquid held by a jug (also: jugful)

5. (British) (informal) . a glass of alcoholic drink, in particular beer

6. (slang) jail

-verb

7. to stew or boil (meat, especially hare) in an earthenware container

8. (trans.) (slang) . to put in jail

Using no milk for my tea

The jug remains on the shelf

Holding books in place