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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD JERRY CAN

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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF JERRY CAN

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF JERRY CAN

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Jerry can is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES JERRY CAN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

jerry can

Jerrycan

A jerrycan was originally a robust fuel container made from pressed steel. It was designed in Germany in the 1930s for military use to hold 20 litres of fuel. The development of the jerrycan was a significant improvement on earlier designs, which required tools and funnels to use. Today similar designs are used for fuel and water containers, some of which are also produced in plastic. The designs usually emulate the original steel design and are still known as jerrycans.

Definition of jerry can in the English dictionary

The definition of jerry can in the dictionary is a flat-sided can with a capacity of between 4.5 and 5 gallons used for storing or transporting liquids, esp motor fuel: originally a German design adopted by the British Army during World War II.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE JERRY CAN

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jerkinhead
jerks
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jerkwater town
jerky
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Jerome
jerque
jerquer
jerreed
jerrican
jerrid
jerries
jerry
jerry-build
jerry-builder
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jersey

WORDS THAT END LIKE JERRY CAN

aerosol can
as best one can
ash can
beer can
carry the can
garbage can
glass can
in the can
milk can
petrol can
spray can
Sterno can
tin can
trash can
watering can

Synonyms and antonyms of jerry can in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «jerry can» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF JERRY CAN

Find out the translation of jerry can to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of jerry can from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «jerry can» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

杰里可
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

bidón
570 millions of speakers

English

jerry can
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

जेरी कर सकते हैं
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

جركن
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

канистра
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

bidão
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

জেরি করতে পারেন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

bidon
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Jerry boleh
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kanister
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ジェリー缶
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

제리 는 수
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Jerry bisa
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

jerry có thể
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஜெர்ரி முடியும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

जेरी करू शकता
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

yakıt bidonu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

tanica
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

kanister
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

каністра
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

jerry poate
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μπιτόνι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Jerry kan
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

jerry kan
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

kanne
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of jerry can

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «JERRY CAN»

The term «jerry can» is normally little used and occupies the 110.987 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «JERRY CAN» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «jerry can» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «jerry can» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about jerry can

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «JERRY CAN»

Discover the use of jerry can in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to jerry can and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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DU KANISTER AU JERRYCAN/FROM KANISTER TO JERRY CAN:
The complete history and detailed classification for all countries of this ubiquitous icon from World War II. Water Models, petrol models, production, bar codes, markings and producers in Germany, US, France, Great Britain, Italy, ...
Philippe Léger, 2008
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Jeep 4X4 Performance Handbook
From the time the jerry can was invented by the Germans in World War II, it's been a useful addition to a Jeeper's kit. There are pluses and minuses to their use. The pluses of a Jerry can include not always having to carry a huge tankful of gas ...
Jim Allen
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The Deepcut Review: A Review of the Circumstances ...
This can weighed a great deal The jerry can I believe was called Private Jerry. Corporal [F] made Sean do this with the jerry can but I do not recall why. Others would also be made to run with the jerry can if the billets weren't up to scratch for  ...
Nicholas Blake, Deepcut Review, 2006
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The Logistics of War..
Fortunately, with the help of British intelligence reports on their encounters with the German Afrika Corps in North Africa, the Army learned about the jerry can, which, as its name implied, had been developed by the Germans. The jerry can was ...
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The Jerry-Can Genie
A free-thinking herbalist. A jaded lawyer. A take-no-prisoners genie determined to bring them together. When Holly O’Mara finds a genie in a jerry-can, she gets the requisite three wishes.
Judy Griffith Gill, 2012
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Piano Lessons Can Be Murder
Convinced that there is something creepy about his new piano teacher, Jerry soon hears terrifying stories about Dr. Shreek's music school and students who never completed their lessons alive.
R. L. Stine, 1993
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Jerry
Now, dearest, I am sure Jerry can take care of your father this evening, while you go with me to see Miss Deane." " But I have not dined," said Graham. " Nor I," said Minnie. " Then we will have our dinner together ; how delightful!" " Jerry will be ...
Mary Sargeant Gove Nichols, 1872
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Crimes Against Humanity
He lowered his weapon and ambled to a storage rack by one wall and quickly returned, carrying a heavy looking jerry can which he handled with ease. He placed it alongside Timayev. Dan could smell the unmistakable fumes of petroleum.
Paul Michael Dubal, 2011
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Touched: The Jerry Sandusky Story
Touched is the story of Jerry Sandusky's life in his own words.
Jerry Sandusky, 2000
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Microeconomics: A Contemporary Introduction
A payoff matrix is a table listing the rewards (or, in this case, the penalties) that Ben and Jerry can expect based on the strategy each pursues. Ben's choices are shown down the left margin and Jerry's across the top. Each prisoner can either ...
William A. McEachern, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «JERRY CAN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term jerry can is used in the context of the following news items.
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Mongolia or bust! Rally is no pushover for rugby trio
As well as 650lb of prime Nottinghamshire beef, the Renault will be laden with two spare wheels, a 20-litre jerry can with spare fuel, a tow rope, ... «Nottingham Post, Jul 15»
2
Giants 90-man roster breakdown: Can OL Dallas Reynolds stick …
John Jerry can backup at guard, as can Brandon Mosley (if he does not win the right tackle job). The Giants also have players like Eric Herman, ... «Big Blue View, Jul 15»
3
Heatstroke Soldier Awarded £275000
"His platoon sergeant ordered that he remove his shirt and a jerry can of cold water was thrown over him, despite this being against Army ... «Forces TV, Jul 15»
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Media Authority Unveils Expert Status Service Which Helps To …
Business owners looking for more information about Jerry can view it at http://www.linkedin.com/in/jerryemoore. ###. Contact Media Authority: Jerry Moore «Digital Journal, Jul 15»
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Snow predicted along Great Dividing Range
Take ropes, jumper leads, a full jerry can in case petrol stations are closed, and snow chains if you plan to drive in heavy snow. Drivers should ... «Northern Star, Jul 15»
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Sewer project nets extra funds
"As soon as Jerry can line things up, so it's just something we can offer our residents." The council approved a general contractor for the 1,050 ... «Pontiac Daily Leader, Jul 15»
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Jerry Seinfeld performs in Huntsville this week: 5 post-90s …
Jerry can't decide whether or not he and his new girlfriend have been dating long-enough to become "Facebook official" and change his status ... «AL.com, Jul 15»
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Somaliland: Life of Farmers and Shepherds Seriously Affected by …
The woman, using a plastic yellow jerry can, scooped at the diminutive amount of water. When your livelihood depends on the generosity of the ... «UNPO, Jul 15»
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Win 'The Voices' Zavvi Exclusive Steelbook!
... narrow, Mr. Whiskers seems to be the loudest voice in Jerry's head and soon events have spiralled and salvation is all Jerry can hope for. «Filmoria, Jul 15»
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Kalgoorlie company found negligent after apprentice burnt during …
Mr Canny was burnt after flammable substances were sprayed on the engine, located close to a jerry can of petrol. The company denied the ... «ABC Online, Jul 15»

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