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jerrycan in Russian

jerrycan in Russian is кани́стра, канистра — jerrycan means a sturdy, roughly rectangular container, usually made of pressed steel, for carrying fuel or water.

jerrycan in Russian

кани́стра
noun
Pronounced: kanistra
A robust container for fuel or water, of a certain more or less rectangular shape, often made from pressed steel.
канистра
noun
Pronounced: kanistra
A robust container for fuel or water, of a certain more or less rectangular shape, often made from pressed steel.

What does "jerrycan" mean?

  1. 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 Russian?
"jerrycan" in Russian is кани́стра, канистра. jerrycan means: A sturdy, roughly rectangular container, usually made of pressed steel, for carrying fuel or water.
How do you pronounce кани́стра?
"jerrycan" in Russian is кани́стра, pronounced "kanistra".
How do you use "jerrycan" in a sentence?
Example: "He strapped a spare jerrycan of petrol to the back of the Land Rover." In Russian, "jerrycan" is кани́стра, канистра.
Are there other ways to say "jerrycan" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "jerrycan": кани́стра, канистра.
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