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jerry can

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jer·ry can  (jr) also jer·ri·can (jr-kn)
n.
A flat-sided can for storing or transporting liquids, especially gasoline, having a capacity of 5 gallons (19 liters).
[From Jerry.]
jerry can
n
(Mathematics & Measurements / Units) a flat-sided can with a capacity of between 4.5 and 5 gallons used for storing or transporting liquids, esp motor fuel: originally a German design adopted by the British Army during World War II
[from Jerry]
Translations
jerry can [ˈdʒɛrɪˌkæn] n → tanica
jerry can [ˈdʒɛrɪˌkæn] n → tanica


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