jerrycan

English - Turkish

Definition of jerrycan in English Turkish dictionary

bidon

English - English

Definition of jerrycan in English English dictionary

a robust fuel container made from pressed steel

{i} large container for holding liquids

Related Terms

jerrican

{i} liquid container with flat sides that holds five gallons (about 19 liters)

Hyphenation

jer·ry·can

Etymology

(noun.) 1943. From Jerry +‎ can, "Jerry" being an ethnic slur for "German", the use of the jerrycan having originated in Germany.