canner

noun

can·​ner

ˈka-nər

plural -s

1

: one engaged in or making a business of canning food

2

: an animal (as a steer) whose meat is fit only for canned products

3

: a vessel for holding cans or jars of food in the process of canning

specifically : pressure cooker

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