jerry can

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jer·ry can (j

) also jer·ri·can (j

-k

)

A flat-sided can for storing or transporting liquids, especially gasoline, having a capacity of 5 gallons (19 liters).

[From Jerry.]

jerry can

(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

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