gas can

Portable fuel vessel

A gas can is a portable container for storing and transporting gasoline, typically made of plastic or metal with a spout for pouring.

Most hold one to five gallons and feature safety vents or spill-proof nozzles.

He filled the gas can at the station to bring back to the stalled car.

Also called a jerry can or fuel can.

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fuel container · fumes · garage · lawnmower · fill up · petroleum · pour · filler cap · safety cap · flammable · fire hazard · generator · canister · tank · cap · vent · emergency · power outage

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fuel source/type

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Portable electricity storage unit

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container function

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Vehicle's fuel storage

fuel tank · fire extinguisher · main tank · water bottle · ice chest

filling vs emptying

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Container catching leaked fluid

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Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G