tin can

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Noun

tin can (plural tin cans)

1. A container, usually cylindrical, made out of sheet metal coated with tin, or (by extension) aluminum.
2. (nautical, slang) A destroyer.
3. (slang) An inexpensive car.
4. (slang) A motor home or trailer.
5. (scifi) A metal spaceship or space station.

Synonyms

• (container) tin (British, Australian & Canadian), can (US & Canadian)

Related terms

• tinfoil
• aluminum can

Translations

• French: boîte de conserve
• German: Konservendose, Blechbüchse
• Italian: lattina, barattolo
• Portuguese: latinha
• Russian: жестя́нка

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