| a container for water, typically of metal or plastic and having a spout with a perforated nozzle, for watering or sprinkling plants, flowers, etc. |
| wa·ter·ing can (wô'tər-ĭng, wŏt'ər-) n. A vessel, usually having a long spout with a perforated nozzle, used to water plants. Also called watering pot. |
