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10 Language-to-English DictionariesJerrican
/ˈdʒɛr.ɪ.kæn/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A robust, flat-sided metal or plastic container for storing and transporting liquids, particularly fuel or water.
"We filled the spare jerrican with diesel before heading into the remote desert."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Coined in the 1930s by British soldiers who adapted the robust fuel containers designed by Germany (the 'Jerries') before World War II. The term combines 'Jerry' (slang for German) and 'can', reflecting the military utility and widespread adoption of the reliable steel containers.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Jerrican" is said worldwide
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jerrycan
Transliteration: ʒe.ʁi.kan
"Il a rempli le jerrycan d'essence pour la tondeuse."
Kanister
Transliteration: kaˈnɪstɐ
"Wir haben einen Reservekanister Benzin im Kofferraum."
tanica
Transliteration: ˈta.ni.ka
"Ho comprato una tanica di plastica per l'acqua potabile."
bidón
Transliteration: biˈdon
"Llevamos un bidón de gasolina extra para el viaje."
bidão
Transliteration: biˈdɐ̃w̃
"O jipe estava equipado com um bidão de combustível."
जेरीकैन
Transliteration: jerīkaen
"हमने यात्रा के लिए जेरीकैन में पेट्रोल भरवाया।"
杰瑞罐
Transliteration: jié ruì guàn
"这辆越野车后备箱里放着一个杰瑞罐。"
제리캔
Transliteration: jerikaen
"비상용 연료를 담기 위해 제리캔을 사용했다."
ジェリカン
Transliteration: jerikan
"遠征のためにジェリカンに燃料を補充した。"
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