canister
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.can·is·ter
noun \ˈka-nə-stər\Definition of CANISTER
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
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can·is·ter also can·nis·ter \ˈka-nə-stər\
Examples of CANISTER
- <she put the store-bought cookies in a fancy canister to make them look homemade>
Origin of CANISTER
Latin canistrum basket, from Greek kanastron wicker basket, from kanna reed — more at cane
First Known Use: 1692
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