caneca — meaning in English

English meaning

• jug noun A container for liquids with a handle and a narrow opening, used for pouring.
• mug noun A large cup with a handle, used for hot drinks, without a saucer.

Senses

caneca is used for these senses in English:

• cowbell (musical instruments) A musical instrument, typically found without a clapper.
• 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.
• mug A large cup for beverages, usually having a handle and used without a saucer.A mug

jug — full definition

1. noun A container for liquids with a handle and a narrow opening, used for pouring.
2. noun Informal for jail.
3. verb To put someone in jail.

mug — full definition

1. noun A large cup with a handle, used for hot drinks, without a saucer.
2. noun (informal) A person's face.
3. noun (British, informal) A gullible or easily fooled person.
4. verb To attack and rob someone, usually in public.
5. verb To make exaggerated facial expressions, especially for a camera.

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