jerrycan

UK
/ˈdʒɛrɪkæn/
US
/ˈdʒɛriˌkæn/

Übersetzungen

jerrycansubstantiv
jerrycans
Pl.
UK
/ˈdʒɛrɪkæn/
US
/ˈdʒɛriˌkæn/
He filled the jerrycan with gasoline.
Он наполнил канистру бензином.
Synonyme
fuel can
gas can
jerrycanadjektiv
UK
/ˈdʒɛr.i.kæn/
US
/ˈdʒɛr.i.kæn/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to, or suitability for use with, a jerrycan.

Definitionen

jerrycansubstantiv
A robust, flat-sided container, typically made of metal or plastic, used for storing and transporting liquids, especially fuel.
He filled the jerrycan with gasoline before setting off on the long road trip.
Originally, a 20-litre steel fuel container of German military design used during World War II; now any similar container.
Surplus stores still sell authentic WWII jerrycans stamped with the original date.
jerrycanadjektiv
Designed for, relating to, or used with a jerrycan.
He bought a jerrycan spout to make pouring the fuel easier.