gas can

noun

A container for conveniently storing, carrying, and dispensing gasoline; sometimes a metal can and often a plastic one.

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Meanings

noungas can (plural gas cans)

plural gas cans · alternative US gascan

  1. A container for conveniently storing, carrying, and dispensing gasoline; sometimes a metal can and often a plastic one.
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