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The correct spelling is canning.
How to pronounce canning
verb
IPA: /ˈkænɪŋ/
Say it like: Can-nin-g
The correct spelling is canning. To seal in a can. For example: "They canned air to sell as a novelty to tourists."
Usage Examples
“They canned air to sell as a novelty to tourists.”
“They spent August canning fruit and vegetables.”
“He canned the whole project because he thought it would fail.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To seal in a can.
- 2.To preserve by heating and sealing in a jar or can.
- 3.To discard, scrap or terminate (an idea, project, etc.).
- 4.To shut up.
- 5.To fire or dismiss an employee.
noun
- 1.The process of preserving food by heat processing in a sealed vessel (a sealed jar or can).
- 2.The practice of collecting aluminum cans or other recyclable objects; making money by collecting and selling such things.
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