tin




tin - noun

  • a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
  • a vessel (box, can, pan, etc.) made of tinplate and used mainly in baking
  • metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour
  • airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.

  • tin - verb

    tin - thesaurus

    can   canister   cannister   sn