Canister










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Canister \Can"is*ter\ (k[a^]n"[i^]s*t[~e]r), n. [L. canistrum a
basket woven from reeds Gr. ?, fr. ka`nh, ka`nna reed; cf. F.
canistre. See Cane, and Canaster.]

1. A small basket of rushes, reeds, or willow twigs, etc.
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2. A small box or case for holding tea, coffee, etc.
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3. (Mil.) A kind of case shot for cannon, in which a number
of lead or iron balls in layers are inclosed in a case
fitting the gun; -- called also canister shot.
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canister
n 1: a metallic cylinder packed with shot and used as ammunition
in a firearm [syn: case shot, canister, {canister
shot}]

2: metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour
[syn: canister, cannister, tin]
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