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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.
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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Word History and Origins
Origin of watering can1
First recorded in 1685–95
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Example Sentences
Take your watering-can, shouted Pedro in disgust; I will not listen to your nonsense!
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I have learnt their value in a garden, and I also go out with a watering-can and water my poor little stones.
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One was to be seen with a large watering-can watering the plants from morning till night, in sunshine or rain.
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Poppy wanted a penny watering-can, painted bright red inside, and green out.
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A pair of old bluchers was on one side of the door, and a large red watering-can on the other.
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