gas cans

Portable gasoline storage

Gas cans are portable containers designed to store and transport gasoline or other fuels.

They typically feature a spout for pouring and a vented cap to prevent pressure buildup.

The familiar red plastic jerry can is standard for gasoline, while diesel and kerosene containers use different colors to prevent dangerous mix-ups: Keep a gas can in the garage for the lawn mower.

Related
  • fuelEnergy source material
  • containerThing for storing items
  • gasolineRefined petroleum vehicle fuel
  • spoutProjecting pouring tube
  • redPrimary color, warm

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Opposites
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Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G