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Rarecanister
The correct spelling is canister.
How to pronounce canister
noun
IPA: /ˈkænɪstɚ/
Say it like: Can-ist-er
The correct spelling is canister. A cylindrical or rectangular container usually of lightweight metal, plastic, or laminated pasteboard used for holding a dry product (as tea, crackers, flour, matches).
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Meanings
noun
- 1.A cylindrical or rectangular container usually of lightweight metal, plastic, or laminated pasteboard used for holding a dry product (as tea, crackers, flour, matches).
- 2.Any of various cylindrical metal receptacles usually with a removable close-fitting top.
- 3.A special short range antipersonnel projectile consisting of a casing of light metal, loaded with preformed submissiles such as flechettes or steel balls. The casing is designed to open just beyond the muzzle of the weapon, dispersing the submissiles.
- 4.A component of canister type protective mask containing a mechanical filter and chemical filling to filter, neutralize and/or absorb toxic chemical, biological and radiological agents.
- 5.A projectile component containing colored or screening smoke or riot control agent composition.
verb
- 1.To pack into a canister.
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