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jerrycan
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[ˈdʒɛrɪkan], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a large flat-sided metal container for storing or transporting liquids, typically petrol or water
(e.g: she unscrewed the cap and filled the jerrycan)
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Origin
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Second World War: from Jerry + can, because such containers were first used in Germany
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