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bidón

drum

noun bee-DOHN Rare

Origin: From French bidon (drum, can).

Also means

canister

Usage Note

Bidón refers to a large cylindrical container for liquids — fuel, oil, or water. In cycling it specifically means a water bottle carried on the bike, a usage imported directly from French alongside the sport. Note the written accent on the final syllable, which is retained in the plural bidones.

Examples

"El ciclista cogió un bidón del equipo."

Natural Translation

The cyclist grabbed a water bottle from the team.

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