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    [Noun]  | "can" | \ ˈkan \


    1: a usually cylindrical receptacle:

    2: a container (as of tinplate) in which products (such as perishable foods) are hermetically sealed for preservation until use

    3: a usually metal typically cylindrical receptacle usually with an open top, often with a removable cover, and sometimes with a spout or side handles (as for holding liquid or trash)

    Origin: before 12th century ;

     Middle English canne, from Old English; akin to Old High German channa;

    [Noun]  | "ash can" 


    1: a metal receptacle for refuse

    2: depth charge

    Origin: 1872 ;

    [Noun]  | "jer*ri*can" | \ ˈjer-ē-ˌkan \


    1: a narrow flat-sided container for liquids usually holding about five U.S. gallons (about 19 liters)

    Origin: 1943 ;

     Jerry + can; from its German design;

    [Noun]  | "spray can" 


    1: a pressurized container from which aerosols are dispensed

    Origin: 1958 ;

    [Noun]  | "tin can" 


    1: a can made of tinplate; broadly : can

    2: destroyer

    Origin: 1770 ;

    [Noun]  | "watering can" 


    1: a vessel usually with a spout used to sprinkle or pour water especially on plants —called also watering pot

    Origin: 1685 ;

    [Verb]  | "can" | \ kən \


    1: be physically or mentally able to

    2: know how to

    3: —used to indicate possibility —sometimes used interchangeably with may

    Origin: before 12th century ;

     Middle English (1st & 3rd singular present indicative), from Old English; akin to Old High German kan (1st & 3rd singular present indicative) know, am able, Old English cnāwan to know {mat|know|};

    [Verb]  | "can" | \ ˈkan \


    1: to put in a can : preserve by sealing in airtight cans or jars

    2: to hit (a golf shot) into the cup

    3: to hit (a shot) in basketball

    Origin: 1855 ;

    [Verb]  | "cans" 


    1: to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end;


      * e.g., " ... can the chatter, or I'm kicking you out of this library "




    2: to let go from office, service, or employment;


      * e.g., " ... the cashier was summarily canned for stealing from the registers "



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    [Verb]  | "can" 


    1: to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end;


      * e.g., " ... can the chatter, or I'm kicking you out of this library "




    2: to let go from office, service, or employment;


      * e.g., " ... the cashier was summarily canned for stealing from the registers "



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    [Noun]  | "cans" 


    1: a metal container in the shape of a cylinder;


      * e.g., " ... the shelter stores huge cans of water for an emergency "



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    2: a place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody;


      * e.g., " ... the racketeers were rounded up and thrown in the can "



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    3: a room furnished with a fixture for flushing body waste;


      * e.g., " ... I excused myself and asked if I could use the can "



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    [Noun]  | "can" 


    1: a metal container in the shape of a cylinder;


      * e.g., " ... the shelter stores huge cans of water for an emergency "



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    2: a place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody;


      * e.g., " ... the racketeers were rounded up and thrown in the can "



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    3: a room furnished with a fixture for flushing body waste;


      * e.g., " ... I excused myself and asked if I could use the can "



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    [Noun]  | "tin cans" 


    1: as in cans, buckets;


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    [Noun]  | "watering cans" 


    1: as in watering pots;


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     [ "cans" ]

    1: tits, boobs, knockers, etc.

      * e.g.,  ... teencans.com makes me want to whack my meat 

     [ "cans" ]

    1: Slang for headphones.

      * e.g.,  ... I recently bought a set of Koss cans, they are more than adequate. 

     [ "cans" ]

    1: Large headphones usually circumaural in design, mostly worn by audiophiles.

      * e.g.,  ... These cans sound amazing  

     [ "cans" ]

    1: slang for tits or boobies

      * e.g.,  ... She's got some nice cans. 

     [ "cans" ]

    1: Tits, hooters

      * e.g.,  ... From the movie Bachelor Party: "Look at the cans on that bimbo!" 

     [ "cans" ]

    1: you can find food in them at grocery stores.

      * e.g.,  ... i bought some cans of antelope today at wallmart. 

     [ "cans" ]

    1: boobs

      * e.g.,  ... Spears's cans are totally fake. 

     [ "cans" ]

    1: A woman's large round breasts

      * e.g.,  ... I can tell Annie's got nice cans when she's wearing a t-shirt.  

     [ "cans" ]

    1: Ta-Ta's , Love Buckets, Shmeebs,Foreskin-retractors,lip-stretchers,nut-warmers,headlights,sex-determinators in the dark.Melons, and of course..A Major Food Group.

      * e.g.,  ... OMIGAWD lookit the Ta-Ta's on That babe. 

     [ "cans" ]

    1: slang for aerosol spray paint cans

      * e.g.,  ... ay foo did u bring the cans? 

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