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Meaning of the word "watering can" in English

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watering can

US /ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ.ɪŋ ˌkæn/
UK /ˈwɔː.tər.ɪŋ kæn/
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Noun

a portable container, typically with a handle and a spout, used for watering plants

Example:
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She filled the watering can with fresh water from the tap.
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He used a small watering can to water the seedlings.
Synonym:
sprinkler hose irrigator
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