canister

One entry found for canister.

Main Entry: can·is·ter
Variant(s): also can·nis·ter /'ka-n&-st&r/
Function: noun
Etymology: Latin canistrum basket, from Greek kanastron wicker basket, from kanna reed -- more at CANE
1 : an often cylindrical container for holding a usually specified object or substance <a film canister>
2 : encased shot for close-range artillery fire
3 : a perforated metal box for gas masks with material to adsorb, filter, or detoxify airborne poisons and irritants