cantimplora

Definitions of cantimplora
  1. noun
    a flask for carrying water; used by soldiers or travelers
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    type of:
    frasco
    bottle that has a narrow neck
  2. noun
    a tube running from the liquid in a vessel to a lower level outside the vessel so that atmospheric pressure forces the liquid through the tube
    synonyms: sifón
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    type of:
    tubo
    conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases
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