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jerrycan

/ˈdʒɛrɪkæn/

/ˈdʒɛriˌkæn/

Translations

jerrycannoun

jerrycans

/ˈdʒɛrɪkæn/

/ˈdʒɛriˌkæn/

He filled the jerrycan with gasoline.

Он наполнил канистру бензином.

Synonyms

fuel can

gas can

jerrycanadjective

/ˈdʒɛr.i.kæn/

Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to, or suitability for use with, a jerrycan.

jerrycannoun

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.

jerrycanadjective

Designed for, relating to, or used with a jerrycan.

He bought a jerrycan spout to make pouring the fuel easier.