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canister

noun
variants: also cannister

Synonyms and Antonyms of canister

a metal container in the shape of a cylinder
  • She put the homemade cookies in a fancy canister to give as gifts.
Synonyms of canister

barrel, can, drum, tin
Words Related to canister

bucket, pail

tin can

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