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Word: Jerrycan
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Second World War: from Jerry+ can, because such containers were first used in Germany
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈdʒɛrɪkan
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a large flat-sided metal container for storing or transporting liquids, typically petrol or water.
Short Definition:large flat-sided metal container for storing or transporting liquids
Variant Forms:
- jerrican
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