jerrycan
nounUK /ˈdʒɛriˌkæn/
US /ˈdʒɛriˌkæn/
A jerrycan is a strong container with a handle that people use to carry fuel or water.
Dad filled the jerrycan with petrol before our long drive.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A flat-sided metal or plastic container designed to hold about twenty litres of liquid.
The soldiers carried jerrycans of water across the desert.
3. A container used for storing emergency water at home.
We keep two jerrycans of water in the garage for emergencies.
4. A sturdy can with a spout used when camping or travelling.
He poured fuel from the jerrycan into the generator.