English Explanatory Dictionary

jerrycan

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A robust container for fuel or water, of a certain more or less rectangular shape, often made from pressed steel.

Pronunciation

/ˈd͡ʒɛɹiˌkæn/ /ˈd͡ʒɛɹɪˌkæn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-jerrycan.wav

Word forms

jerrycan jerrycans

Etymology

From Jerry (“a German”) + can, from its use by German troops in World War II.

Related words

jerican jerrican jerry can jerry-can gas can
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