tin
n 1: a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion;
used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent
corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it
occurs as tin oxide [syn: {Sn}, {atomic number 50}]
2: metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour
[syn: {canister}, {cannister}]
3: airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint
etc. [syn: {can}, {tin can}]
v : preserve in a can or tin; of foods [syn: {can}, {put up}]