Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

watering can

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.57 in modern English

Syllables: wa-ter-ing -can
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

4

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A utensil for watering plants, consisting of a container with a handle and long spout, the spout sometimes being fitted with a perforated nozzle.

Inflected Forms

watering cans (plural)

Synonyms

sprinkling can watering pot

Questions

What does watering can mean?: A utensil for watering plants, consisting of a container with a handle and long spout, the spout sometimes being fitted with a perforated nozzle.

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