bin

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bin /b'ɪn/ (bins binning binned)
1 [N-COUNT]
A bin is a container that you put rubbish in. (mainly BRIT; in AM, usually use garbage can, trash can)
He screwed the paper small and chucked it in the bin.
2 [N-COUNT] oft n N
A bin is a container that you keep or store things in.
...a bread bin.
...big steel storage bins.
3 [VERB] V n
If you bin something, you throw it away. (BRIT INFORMAL)
He decided to bin his paintings.bin lin|er (bin liners)
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A bin liner is a plastic bag that you put inside a waste bin or dustbin. (BRIT; in AM, use garbage bag, trash bag)bread bin (bread bins)
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A bread bin is a wooden, metal, or plastic container for storing bread. (BRIT; in AM, use breadbox)lit|ter bin (litter bins)
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A litter bin is a container, usually in a street, park, or public building, into which people can put rubbish. (BRIT; in AM, use trash can)
= rubbish binped|al bin (pedal bins)
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A pedal bin is a container for waste, usually in a kitchen or bathroom. It has a lid which is controlled by a pedal that you press with your foot. (BRIT)wheelie bin /hw'iːlibɪn/ (wheelie bins)
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A wheelie bin is a large, rectangular dustbin with a hinged lid and wheels on two of the corners. (BRIT, AUSTRALIAN)

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