jerrycan
/ˈdʒɛriˌkæn/
noun
- A sturdy, flat-sided container for storing and transporting liquids, especially fuel or water, originally designed for military use.
- We filled the jerrycan with gasoline for the camping trip.
- The soldier carried a jerrycan of water across the desert.
- She used a jerrycan to store extra drinking water in case of an emergency.