Jerry cans are called jerrycans, jerricans, or simply jerry cans, but also by slang terms like "Jeep Cans" or "Blitz Cans," named after the superior German fuel containers (Wehrmachtskanister) from WWII that Allied troops adopted and nicknamed after the Germans ("Jerries"). They are essentially rugged, flat-sided fuel or water containers, often 20 liters (5 gallons).
A jerrycan or jerrican (also styled jerry can or jerri can) is a fuel container made from pressed steel (and more recently, high density polyethylene).
It's called a "jerry can" because "Jerry" was Allied slang for Germans during World War II, and this highly effective fuel container was a German invention known as the Wehrmacht-Einheitskanister (Wehrmacht standard container). Allied forces were so impressed by its robust, ribbed design (which allowed for expansion and prevented leaks) that they reverse-engineered and adopted it, calling it the "jerry can".
jerry can in American English
noun. 1. Also called: blitz can Military. a narrow, flat-sided, five-gallon (19-liter) container for fluids, as fuel.
The Wehrmacht-Einheitskanister "Jerry Can" As its name suggests, the Jerry Can was issued to German forces during World War 2, where it was known as the “Wehrmacht-Einheitskanister” (German for “armed forces unit canister”). It was developed in Germany in the 1930's for military use.
Jerry is a given name, usually used for males. It is of Old English origin, and sometimes can be spelled Gerry, Gerrie, Geri, Jery, Jere, Jerrie, or Jeri. It is a diminutive form (hypocorism) of George, Gerald, Gerard, Geraldine, Geronimo, Jared, Jeremy, Jeremiah, Jermaine, Jeronimo, or Jerome.
jerrycan in British English
(ˈdʒɛrɪˌkæn ) noun. a flat-sided can with a capacity of between 4.5 and 5 gallons used for storing or transporting liquids, esp motor fuel: originally a German design adopted by the British Army during World War II. Word origin.
The jerry can is the most commonly used container for water collection in Africa. When full, it can hold up to five gallons of water and weigh over 40 pounds. Imagine having to travel three or more hours to fill a jerry can with potentially contaminated water...and then having to carry it back home — daily.
Jerry cans have been fueling the industry for years, but that doesn't mean they're the ideal storage solution. Instead, fuel tanks are a far more efficient alternative. While the initial investment may be higher, they allow you to store fuel in bulk, generating greater savings in the long run.
Cans was actually a slang used in the past for earpiece or for anything that produces sounds and had to be listened to by putting them to the ear. It's also a term that are used sparingly by hipsters who googled for an easier spelling for headphones. COOLMATERIAL.COM.
Jerry was a nickname given to Germans mostly during the Second World War by soldiers and civilians of the Allied nations, in particular by the British. The nickname was originally created during World War I. The term is the basis for the name of the jerrycan. The name may simply be an alteration of the word German.
They are a self-described mix of Inuktitut, alt-country, throat singing, and reggae. But here's the catch — not all the members of the band are Inuit. Andrew Morrison is non-Inuit and as the lead singer of the Jerry Cans, he sings in the Inuktitut language.
A few synonyms of the verb “can” include:
Disposable cylinders, also known as single-use gas canisters or cartridges, are small, portable containers designed to hold compressed gases for various purposes. They are commonly used for industrial and medical applications.
The name jerry can is sometimes written as jerrycan or jerrican (and sometimes, very incorrectly, as cherry can). Like the container itself, the name has its origins in World War II.
The storage life of petrol is one year when stored under shelter in a sealed container. Once a seal is broken the fuel has a storage life of six months at 20°C or three months at 30°C. The storage life of petrol in equipment fuel tanks is one month.
Red - Petrol. Yellow - Diesel. Blue - Kerosene. Green - 2-stroke Petrol. Light Blue - Water.
It was called “jerry” from the American US Forces slang term “Jerry” for Germans. The jerry cans were born. The new design retained the German handles, size, and shape. Very quickly, the American jerry cans became widely used by the US Army and Marine Corps units and served a crucial role in the outcome of WWII.
an immoral girl or woman (in Scotland used as a general term of abuse for a woman)
chiefly British : a small ball of fabric that is used for decoration. The curtains have a series of bobbles along the edge. a woolly hat with a bobble [=(US) pom-pom] on top.
Rubbish is a synonym for garbage or trash. The word is more commonly used by speakers of British English than by speakers of American English. The noun rubbish also means writing or speech that is worthless, untrue, or nonsense, especially in British English.
Along with its formal variants, Jerry has spawned numerous affectionate nicknames and diminutives used by family and friends. Common nicknames include Jer, J.J. (especially when middle names begin with J), and Rerry. For children, playful forms like Jer-Bear, Jer-Jer, and Jerry-Berry are popular among families.
The character was not referred to by name in his debut cartoon; Hanna said that the mouse's original name as "Jinx", while Barbera claimed the mouse went unnamed in his first appearance.
Jeri is the feminine version of the name Jerry and is derived from the Old German name Geraldine, which means “spear ruler,” while Erica comes from Old Norse and means “complete ruler.” It may also be spelled Jerrica and has appeared as a surname in the USA.