canister
canister Lexical Profile
canister Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A cylindrical container, typically made of metal or plastic, used for storing dry food items such as tea, coffee, or flour.
"She reached into the pantry and pulled out a decorative metal canister filled with freshly roasted coffee beans."
A pressurized metal cylinder designed to hold gases, liquids, or chemicals under pressure.
"The researchers ensured each oxygen canister was fully charged before embarking on the deep-sea expedition."
A type of artillery ammunition consisting of a metallic casing filled with small lead or iron balls, designed to scatter its contents upon firing.
"The historical museum displayed an intact iron canister retrieved from the 19th-century battlefield."
• Rhymes for canister
Word Origin & Etymology
From Latin 'canistrum' (wicker basket), which originated from Ancient Greek 'kánastron' (basket made of reed), derived from 'kánna' (reed). The meaning evolved over time from a woven basket to a rigid, typically metallic, storage container.
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