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Discover LudwigThe phrase "measuring jug" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a container used to measure out liquids or solids, such as a jerry can with measurements inscribed on the side. For example, "I poured the cake mix into the measuring jug to ensure I added the right amount of liquid."
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measuring jug
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A wide mouthed jug, normally of glass, with graduations up the side, for measuring liquids.
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One evening before going to bed, I dug out the measuring jug from the kitchen cupboard and can now confirm that I'm managing around 200ml a time.
£20, amazon.co.uk This clever machine doubles up as a mixing bowl and measuring jug, so you can measure, mix and serve with no extra washing up.
Other bits of kit you've told me you can't live without include the simplest of items: a couple of decent, sharp knives, a peeler, a measuring jug, a colander, and plastic boxes for keeping leftovers fresh.
The dialogue is partly credited to the cast, so some lines are presumably improvised: this could have been true of the brilliantly toe-curling moment when Jay complains to Shel about spoiling their dinner table display by putting out a measuring jug of gravy, "like a chemistry experiment".
4. Morphy Richards 3 in 1 Digital £20, amazon.co.uk This clever machine doubles up as a mixing bowl and measuring jug, so you can measure, mix and serve with no extra washing up. 5. Soehnle Food Control Easy Diet Scale £44, amazon.co.uk If you overindulged at Christmas and want to do something about it, these are for you.
Crack egg into measuring jug and make up to 6 fluid oz with milk.
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Put soy or beeswax, mango butter, coconut oil, and almond oil into a Pyrex measuring cup, jug or bowl.
Some very old-fashioned gin-measuring jugs.
Pour the water into a 2-cup glass measuring cup or jug.
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