1. a large flat-sided container for storing and transporting liquids, especially fuel or water

Examples

• The soldiers carried jerricans of water across the desert.
• He filled the jerrican with gasoline for the generator.
• Emergency supplies included several jerricans of drinking water.
• The jerrican’s sturdy design made it perfect for camping trips.
• She loaded two jerricans into the truck bed.
• The red jerrican contained fuel while the blue one held water.