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noun

can² (def. 1).

U.S. Navy Slang. a destroyer.

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Origin of tin can

An Americanism dating back to 1760–70

Words nearby tin can

Tina, Tinactin, tinamou, Tinbergen, tincal, tin can, tinct, tinctorial, tincture, tin cup, Tindal

How to use tin can in a sentence

Researchers wanted to measure landfill methane from in the atmosphere, so they slapped methane sensors onto an airplane which then circled the air above landfills higher and higher into the air, as if it were tracing a giant tin can.
San Diego’s Landfills Are Leaking Planet-Warming Methane|MacKenzie Elmer|November 17, 2021|Voice of San Diego
We see the vision progress throughout the show, from early gigs decorated with lights fashioned from dumpster-sourced tin cans to Selena’s first deal with a major record label.
‘Selena: The Series’ might be on the small screen, but it paints a bigger picture of the iconic Tejano singer’s life|Bethonie Butler|December 3, 2020|Washington Post
The line right before this is “With little tin horns and little toy drums.”
The Most Confusing Christmas Music Lyrics Explained (VIDEO)|Kevin Fallon|December 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The raw materials— tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold—were dubbed “conflict minerals.”
Aaron Rodgers Takes Aim at Congo’s ‘Blood Minerals’ War|John Prendergast|December 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST

One and all, they come shaking their tin cups at election time then run like the wind when a critical vote comes up.
How the Lame Democrats Blew It|Goldie Taylor|November 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The more than 50,000 who reside in West Point live mostly in shacks made of zinc with rusted tin roofs.
Meet the Liberian Girls Beating Ebola|Abby Haglage|October 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But his lumbering lurch toward the Ted Cruz tin-foil-hat convention should instead be an object lesson for Republicans to come.
Will the GOP Get the Message in Kansas?|Ana Marie Cox|October 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And I will turn my hand to thee, and I will clean purge away thy dross, and I will take away all thy tin.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version|Various
Otherwise, a child's box of tin soldiers sent by post would have been just the thing for the Dardanelles landing!
Gallipoli Diary, Volume I|Ian Hamilton
He watched the man put some bread and milk in a tin pan, and set it down on the floor of the basket.
Squinty the Comical Pig|Richard Barnum
All the bamboo clappers, cocoanut shells, tin pans, and red flags that could be found were seized and put into use.
Alila, Our Little Philippine Cousin|Mary Hazelton Wade
Another manner of punishment consists in making them wear a tin mask, which is fastened with a lock behind.
A Woman's Journey Round the World|Ida Pfeiffer

British Dictionary definitions for tin can

tin can

noun

a metal food container, esp when empty

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