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▸ noun: Any of various cylindrical metal receptacles usually with a removable close-fitting top.
▸ noun: 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.
▸ noun: A projectile component containing colored or screening smoke or riot control agent composition.
▸ noun: A component of canister-type protective masks containing a mechanical filter and chemical filling to filter, neutralize and/or absorb toxic chemical, biological and radiological agents.
▸ noun: Part of a windmill that connects the sails to the windshaft.
▸ noun: (boxing, slang, archaic) A person's head.
▸ verb: (transitive) To pack into a canister.
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cannister,
case shot,
canister shot,
tin,
tin can,
castor,
jerrycan,
jerry-can,
cankin,
jerry can,
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