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measuring jug

British  

noun

  1. a graduated jug used in cooking to measure ingredients

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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In a bowl or large wide-mouthed measuring jug, beat the eggs with the sugar and vanilla.

From The Guardian • Mar. 30, 2017

Drain the stock into a measuring jug and set aside.

From The Guardian • Sep. 18, 2015

Next, Harness opens a large glass jar filled with white powder, pouring what appears to be a few tablespoons' worth into a large plastic measuring jug situated on the scale.

From BusinessWeek • Jun. 16, 2011

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