measuring jugs

Kitchen volume tools

Measuring jugs are containers marked with graduated scales for measuring liquid volumes.

Common in kitchens and laboratories, they typically have a handle and pouring spout.

British English favors jug where American English would say measuring cup, though jugs are usually larger—often holding a pint, quart, or liter: Pour the milk into the measuring jug.

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Estimating by sight alone

guessing · approximating

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Estimating by sight alone

a handful · guesswork

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Known to kids · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G