nounπShareA more or less cylindrical vessel for liquids, usually of steel or aluminium, but sometimes of plastic, and with a carrying handle over the top."My dad brought home four cans of paint to redo the living room. "utensilitemdrinkfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA container used to carry and dispense water for plants (a watering can)."My mom uses two watering cans to water all the plants in her garden. "utensilplantagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA tin-plate canister, often cylindrical, for preserved foods such as fruit, meat, or fish."We bought several cans of tuna at the grocery store for sandwiches. "materialfoodutensilitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA chamber pot, now a toilet or lavatory.""Back then, people used cans instead of flushing toilets in their homes." "utilitybuildingplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareButtocks."He bumped his cans against the chair, causing a loud thud. "bodyanatomypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareJail or prison."He robbed a bank and is now doing time in the cans. "lawpolicegovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(in the plural) Headphones."I packed my cans and a notebook for the music class. "electronicssoundtechnologydevicecommunicationmediaentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA drinking cup.""At the picnic, we used cans instead of glasses to drink our juice." "drinkutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA cube-shaped buoy or marker used to denote a port-side lateral mark"As the boat entered the harbor, the captain steered to the right of the cans marking the channel. "nauticalsailingoceansignChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA chimney pot."The old house had several cans protruding from its roof, each releasing wisps of smoke from the fireplaces below. "architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(in the plural) an E-meter used in Scientology auditing."During her Scientology auditing session, she held the cans tightly as the auditor asked questions. "technologyreligiondeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo seal in a can."They canned air to sell as a novelty to tourists."foodutensiltechnologyprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo preserve by heating and sealing in a jar or can."They spent August canning fruit and vegetables."foodutensilprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo discard, scrap or terminate (an idea, project, etc.)."He canned the whole project because he thought it would fail."businessjobplanorganizationworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo shut up."Can your gob."communicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fire or dismiss an employee."The boss canned him for speaking out."jobbusinessworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hole the ball."He excitedly watched his putt roll towards the hole and cans it for a birdie! "sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading