jerrycan in German
jerrycan in German is Kanister, Benzinkanister — jerrycan means a sturdy, roughly rectangular container, usually made of pressed steel, for carrying fuel or water.
jerrycan in German
Kanister
A robust container for fuel or water, of a certain more or less rectangular shape, often made from pressed steel.
Benzinkanister
A robust container for fuel or water, of a certain more or less rectangular shape, often made from pressed steel.
What does "jerrycan" mean?
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noun A sturdy, roughly rectangular container, usually made of pressed steel, for carrying fuel or water.
"He strapped a spare jerrycan of petrol to the back of the Land Rover."
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jerrycan in a sentence
- He strapped a spare jerrycan of petrol to the back of the Land Rover.
- We filled two jerrycans at the standpipe before setting off across the desert.
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What is "jerrycan" in German?
"jerrycan" in German is Kanister, Benzinkanister. jerrycan means: A sturdy, roughly rectangular container, usually made of pressed steel, for carrying fuel or water.
How do you use "jerrycan" in a sentence?
Example: "He strapped a spare jerrycan of petrol to the back of the Land Rover." In German, "jerrycan" is Kanister, Benzinkanister.
Are there other ways to say "jerrycan" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "jerrycan": Kanister, Benzinkanister.
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