(of an action or operation) To bring to an immediate end
(of edible substances) To preserve
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A cylindrical metal container
“All I could find in the pantry was a can of beans.”
A room or enclosed area containing a toilet
“I was busting to use the can.”
A place for the confinement of persons held in custody or detention
“The scoundrels were arrested and thrown in the can.”
A person's buttocks
“So, Mr. Simpson. You admit you grabbed her can. What do you have to say in your defense?”
Dispenser of fine spray
A large drinking vessel, sometimes of pewter, sometimes with a glass base, with one handle and often a hinged cover
A container designed to hold or protect something
To be able to
“He is an extraordinary linguist who can speak several languages fluently.”
To be permitted or enabled to
“Can I borrow your pen?”
To discharge from a job or position
“The company was losing money and had to can several workers.”
(of an action or operation) To bring to an immediate end
“I would can the sugary drinks if I were you.”
(of edible substances) To preserve
“Can the olives and put them in the fridge.”
To have permission, or be allowed, to (do something)
(dispose of) To get rid off, usually by throwing away
To preserve (food) by bottling or canning
To throw or launch something in a given direction
To halt an activity or task temporarily
To produce a new recording of
To imprison, confine or incarcerate someone
To complete or fulfil
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