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jerry can
jer·ry can J0032900 (jĕr′ē) also jer·ri·can (jĕr′ĭ-kăn′)n. A flat-sided can for storing or transporting liquids, especially gasoline, having a capacity of 5 gallons (19 liters). [From Jerry.]jerry cann1. (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[C20: from Jerry]Translationsjerry can
jerry can 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 jerry can[′jer·ē ‚kan] (ordnance) A 5-gallon (19-liter), flat-sided, narrow can adapted from a German-made can, easily stacked and transported, and adapted by special openings for discharging fuel. |