watering can

noun

a container for water, typically of metal or plastic and having a spout with a perforated nozzle, for watering or sprinkling plants, flowers, etc.

Nearby words

waterhead, waterhouse, waterhouse-friderichsen syndrome, wateriness, watering, watering can, watering hole, watering place, watering pot, waterish, waterishly

Origin of watering can

First recorded in 1685–95

Also called watering pot, sprinkling can.

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Examples from the Web for watering can

At the shell—even before it—they flew apart like ants from a watering-can.
From Capetown to Ladysmith|G. W. Steevens
He was partly hidden by a derelict bicycle and a watering-can.
The Literary Sense|E. Nesbit
Before them a man was standing, a watering-can in one hand, a small trowel in the other.
Phases of an Inferior Planet|Ellen Glasgow
The man dropped his watering-can, and approached, hat in hand.
Just Patty|Jean Webster

The girl gave a cry, and the watering-can fell from her hands.
The Yellow Rose|Mr Jkai

British Dictionary definitions for watering can

watering can

noun

a container with a handle and a spout with a perforated nozzle used to sprinkle water over plants

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watering can

noun

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watering can

noun