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English noun: tin can

1. tin can (artifact) informal term for a destroyer


Broader (hypernym)destroyer, guided missile destroyer

2. tin can (artifact) airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.


Synonymscan, tin


Broader (hypernym)container


Narrower (hyponym)beer can, caddy, cannikin, coffee can, milk can, oilcan, soda can, tea caddy









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