cannikins

noun

plural of cannikin
as in drums

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  1. drums
  2. tins
  3. barrels
  4. cans
Noun
  • Bright synths, electronic drums and an enormous chorus give the track its rush, while Justin Bieber’s melodic delivery keeps it light and buoyant.
    — Brittney Williams, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Inter Miami’s most diehard fans, La Familia, sang and banged their drums, hoping to energize their team, but nothing seemed to make a difference.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of drums
Noun
  • Plus, sardines are often packed in tins with extra virgin olive oil, so you get added anti-inflammatory benefits.
    — Marie Bladt, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Grease tins generously, cool muffins briefly before removing, and store in airtight containers or freeze.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of tins
Noun
  • David Wech, chief economist at energy intelligence firm Vortexa, told CNBC on Friday that the average over the last month has been 6 million-7 million barrels a day.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Middle Eastern oil producers have rerouted another 2 million barrels per day around the Strait of Hormuz.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of barrels
Noun
  • At the supply intake area, Yeh saw a new volunteer awkwardly unpacking a package of beans layered two cans deep, wrapped in plastic.
    — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Generally speaking, these policies aim to hold big companies such as General Mills or PepsiCo liable for what happens to the cereal boxes, chip bags and soda cans their products are packaged in.
    — Erin Victor, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of cans
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