can

1 :  a usually cylindrical receptacle:a :  a vessel for holding liquids; specifically :  a drinking vessel … in his hand did bear a boozing can … — Edmund Spenserb :  a usually metal typically cylindrical receptacle usually with an open top, often with a removable cover, and sometimes with a spout or side handles (as for holding liquid or trash)c :  a container (as of tinplate) in which products (such as perishable foods) are hermetically sealed for preservation until use a can of beansd :  a jar for packing or preserving fruit or vegetablese :  a recessed lighting fixture Augment natural light with recessed cans in the ceiling, sconces on side walls, or a table lamp on a shelf … — Jill Connors

2 :  jail The cops threw him in the can.

3a :  toilet sitting on the canb :  bathroom 1 He locked himself in the can and wouldn't come out.

4 :  buttocks He needs a kick in the can.

5 :  destroyer 2 served on a can during the battle

1a :  to put in a can :  preserve by sealing in airtight cans or jars can tomatoesb :  to hit (a golf shot) into the cupc :  to hit (a shot) in basketball

2 :  to discharge from employment got canned for being late so often

3 slang :  to put a stop or end to were told to can the chatter

1 canceled; cancellation

2 cannon

3 canto

Canada; Canadian

1 :  know how to We can read.

2 :  be able to I can hear you.

3 :  be permitted by conscience or feeling to They can hardly blame me.

4 :  have permission to You can go now.

5 :  to be possible Can he still be alive?

1 :  a metal container usually shaped like a cylinder a soda can

2 :  the contents of a can Add a can of tomatoes.

:  to prepare for later use by sealing in an airtight can or jar Let's can peaches for winter.