trug

[ truhg, troog ]

noun

, British.

1. a shallow basket for carrying flowers, vegetables, etc., made from strips of wood.
2. a shallow wooden milk pan.
3. a wooden tray for holding mortar.

trug

/ trʌɡ /

noun

1. a long shallow basket made of curved strips of wood and used for carrying flowers, fruit, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of trug¹

First recorded in 1570–80; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of trug¹

C16: perhaps dialect variant of trough

Example Sentences

“Even I bought a wheeled trug planter, stationed it on my terrace and am growing leafy greens. I go out and pick fresh salad every night for supper,” he said.

From Washington Post

Or how about a good garden trug for holding roses or tomatoes she’s cut in the garden.

From Los Angeles Times

The East Fork Pottery website suggests this Myrtlewood Trug might be useful in the garden — perhaps to hold recently cut flowers.

From Los Angeles Times

Nick’s trug is full of small, difficult and poisonous species.

From New York Times

Spokesman Trug Doan told the Australian Broadcasting Corp they were being held "for an indefinite period for interrogation".

From BBC