canister
can|is|ter /k'ænɪstər/ (canisters)
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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.
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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.
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A canister is a flat round container. It is usually made of metal and is used to store photographic film.
1 [N-COUNT] usu n N
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.
2 [N-COUNT]
A canister is a metal, plastic, or china container with a lid. It is used for storing food such as sugar and flour.
3 [N-COUNT] usu with supp
A canister is a flat round container. It is usually made of metal and is used to store photographic film.