petrolcontainer
nounUK /ˈpɛtrəl kənˌteɪnə/
US /ˈpɛtrəl kənˌteɪnər/
A petrol container is a special can that holds fuel for a car.
Dad filled the petrol container at the gas station before our trip.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A portable metal or plastic can with a spout used to carry fuel for small engines.
He kept a petrol container in the shed for the lawnmower.
3. A safety-approved vessel designed to store flammable liquid without leaking.
The garage stored a red petrol container away from any heat source.
4. A container used to transport petrol in small amounts when a vehicle runs out.
She walked back to the car with a petrol container after it stalled.