jail vs jug

jail and jug both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
jail	Yes	No	Yes	No
jug	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, jail and jug are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of jail include gaol, immure, imprison, incarcerate, lag, put away, put behind bars, remand.

jail (noun)	jug (noun)
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)	a large bottle with a narrow mouth
	the quantity contained in a jug

jail (verb)	jug (verb)
lock up or confine, in or as in a jail	stew in an earthenware jug
	lock up or confine, in or as in a jail