canister
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/ˈkænɪstər/
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/ˈkænɪstə(r)/
noun
R
A small container with a lid used for storing things like tea or coffee.
She kept her favorite tea in a decorative canister on the kitchen counter.
R
A strong metal container that holds gas or chemicals, used in things like gas canisters for guns or tear gas canisters.
Police fired tear-gas canisters at the demonstrators to control the crowd.
R
A small, round metal container used for storing film.
He kept his old film rolls in a small film canister.
translation
A small container with a lid used for storing things like tea or coffee.; A strong metal container that holds gas or chemicals, used in things like gas canisters for guns or tear gas canisters.; A small, round metal container used for storing film.
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Plural
canisters