fuelcanister

noun
UK /ˈfjuːəl ˌkænɪstə/
US /ˈfjuːəl ˌkænɪstər/

A fuel canister is a strong container that holds fuel for a car, stove, or campfire.

Dad filled the fuel canister before we left for our camping trip.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A small pressurized cartridge of gas used to power portable stoves or lanterns.

She screwed the fuel canister onto the camp stove and lit it.

3. A sealed container of rocket or spacecraft propellant.

Engineers checked the fuel canister before the launch.

4. A refillable bottle that holds fuel for a lighter or small tool.

He kept a spare fuel canister in his toolbox for the blowtorch.