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   canister

   /ˈkanɪstə/

   noun

   • 1. a round or cylindrical container used for storing such things as food, chemicals, or rolls of film.
   • ▪ a cylinder of pressurized gas, typically one that explodes when thrown or fired from a gun: "riot police fired tear-gas canisters into the crowd"
   • ▪ small bullets packed in cases that fit the bore of a gun: "another deadly volley of canister"

   Word Origin late 15th century (denoting a basket): from Latin canistrum, from Greek kanastron ‘wicker basket’, from kanna ‘cane, reed’ (see cane).

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   CANISTER definition: 1. a firm container, usually made of metal and often round or cylinder-shaped, for holding food or…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of CANISTER is an often cylindrical container for holding a usually specified object or substance. How to use canister in a sentence.

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   Canister definition: a small box or jar, often one of a kitchen set, for holding tea, coffee, flour, and sugar.. See examples of CANISTER used in a sentence.

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   A canister is a metal, plastic, or china container with a lid. It is used for storing food such as sugar and flour. 3. countable noun. A canister is a flat round container. It is usually made of metal and is used to store photographic film. She bought a travel-bag large enough to contain the film canisters.

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   CANISTER meaning: 1. a firm container, usually made of metal and often round or cylinder-shaped, for holding food or…. Learn more.

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   A canister is a small container with a lid, often made of metal. You might keep a canister of sugar in your kitchen next to a canister of tea.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcanister noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   a strong metal container containing gas or a chemical substance, especially one that explodes or bursts (= breaks open) when it is fired from a gun or thrown. Police fired tear-gas canisters at the demonstrators. a flat, round metal container used for storing film. a film canister. Topics Film and theatre c2. Word Origin.