brocca — meaning in English
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English meaning
- ewer noun A large jug with a wide mouth and a handle, shaped like a vase, once used to carry water.
- jug noun A container for liquids with a handle and a narrow opening, used for pouring.
- pitcher noun A large container with a handle and spout, used for pouring liquids.
- vessel noun A ship, boat, or other craft built for travelling on water (or, more loosely, air or space).
Senses
brocca is used for these senses in English:
- ewer A kind of widemouthed pitcher or jug with a shape like a vase and a handle. Originally used for carrying water
- jug 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.
- pitcher A wide-mouthed, deep vessel for holding liquids, with a spout or protruding lip and a handle; a water jug or jar with a large ear or handle.
- vessel A person as a container of qualities or feelings. [From 1382]
jug — full definition
- noun A container for liquids with a handle and a narrow opening, used for pouring.
- noun Informal for jail.
- verb To put someone in jail.
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