CANISTER


Meaning of CANISTER in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ kænɪstə(r) ]

( canisters)

1.

A canister is a strong metal container. It is used to hold gases or chemical substances.

Riot police hurled tear gas canisters and smoke bombs into the crowd.

...canisters of commercial fuel.

N-COUNT : usu n N

2.

A canister is a metal, plastic, or china container with a lid. It is used for storing food such as sugar and flour.

N-COUNT

3.

A canister is a flat round container. It is usually made of metal and is used to store photographic film.

N-COUNT : usu with supp

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