tin can

n 1: slang term for a destroyer

2: airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint

etc. [syn: {can}, {tin}]

Tinman

The third of the series of DoD requirements that led to {Ada}.

Written by HOLWG, DoD, Jan 1976.

See {Strawman}, {Woodenman}, {Ironman}, {Steelman}.

(1976-01-01)