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| can·is·ter [ kánnistər ] (plural can·is·ters) |
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1. food container: a metal container with a lid, for storing tea, coffee, or other dry foods
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2. pressurized container: a pressurized metal container holding a substance released as a spray
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3. sealed container: a strong sealed metal container for hazardous chemicals
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4. arms explosive: a weapon used in former times consisting of a metal shell filled with gas and shot or shrapnel, designed to explode when thrown or fired from a cannon
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| [Late 15th century. Via Latin< Greek kanastron "wicker basket" < kanna "reed"] |
