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

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

First recorded in 1685–95

Take your watering-can, shouted Pedro in disgust; I will not listen to your nonsense!

I have learnt their value in a garden, and I also go out with a watering-can and water my poor little stones.

One was to be seen with a large watering-can watering the plants from morning till night, in sunshine or rain.

Poppy wanted a penny watering-can, painted bright red inside, and green out.

A pair of old bluchers was on one side of the door, and a large red watering-can on the other.

April 25, 2024firkin

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