water can

Plant hydration vessel

A water can is a container for carrying or pouring water, typically with a handle and spout.

The term usually refers to a watering can used for plants: She filled the water can and tended to the garden.

It may also describe any portable vessel for storing water.

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  • fillMake something full
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  • galvanizedStimulated into sudden activity

drip · flower bed · nozzle · pail · jug · sprinkle · houseplants · window box · herb garden · handle · plastic · container · gardening · bottle · patio · seedling · dry soil · morning dew

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Opposites
watering method/tool

water cansprinkler system

Network of water dispensers

irrigation system · drip irrigation · garden hose · fire hose · automatic sprinkler

water quantity/flow control

water canfire hose

Flexible water conduit for emergencies

pressure washer · flood · deluge · torrent · gusher

water delivery direction

water canrain barrel

Outdoor runoff storage vessel

cistern · water tank · reservoir · rain gauge · water butt

Family

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