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1. tin
noun. ['ˈtɪn'] a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide.
Etymology
- tin (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
Rhymes with Tin Can
2. can
verb. ['ˈkæn, kən'] preserve in a can or tin.
Etymology
- can (Middle English (1100-1500))
- can (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- canne (Middle English (1100-1500))
- canne (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
3. can
noun. ['ˈkæn, kən'] airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc..
Antonyms
Etymology
- can (Middle English (1100-1500))
- can (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- canne (Middle English (1100-1500))
- canne (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. can
verb. ['ˈkæn, kən'] terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position.
Synonyms
Etymology
- can (Middle English (1100-1500))
- can (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- canne (Middle English (1100-1500))
- canne (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. can
noun. ['ˈkæn, kən'] a buoy with a round bottom and conical top.
Synonyms
Etymology
- can (Middle English (1100-1500))
- can (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- canne (Middle English (1100-1500))
- canne (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. can
noun. ['ˈkæn, kən'] the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- can (Middle English (1100-1500))
- can (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- canne (Middle English (1100-1500))
- canne (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. can
noun. ['ˈkæn, kən'] the quantity contained in a can.
Synonyms
Etymology
- can (Middle English (1100-1500))
- can (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- canne (Middle English (1100-1500))
- canne (Old English (ca. 450-1100))