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tin > 6 senses
NOUN1tin, Sn, atomic number 50A silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion
2tin, canister, cannisterMetal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour
3tin, can, tin canAirtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.
VERB1tinPlate with tin
2tin, can, put upPreserve in a can or tin
3tinPrepare (a metal) for soldering or brazing by applying a thin layer of solder to the surface
tin > pronunciation
Soundstih'n
RhymesAdrenalin, aflatoxin, Aiken, and 213 more rhymes in ihn...
tin > noun 1, substance
MeaningA 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.
SynonymsSn, atomic number 50
Substance oftinfoil, tin foil; cassiterite
Broadermetallic element, metal
Adjectivestinny; stannic, stannous
Verbstin; tin
tin > noun 2, artifact
MeaningMetal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour.
Synonymscanister, cannister
Broadercontainer
Verbstin
tin > noun 3, artifact
MeaningAirtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.
Synonymscan, tin can
Broadercontainer
Narrowerbeer can; caddy, tea caddy; cannikin; coffee can; milk can; oilcan; soda can
Verbstin
tin > verb 1, contact
MeaningPlate with tin.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Broaderplate
Nounstin; tinning
tin > verb 2, change
MeaningPreserve in a can or tin.
PatternSomebody ----s something
ModelThe chefs tin the vegetables
Examples"tinned foods are not very tasty"
Synonymscan, put up
Categorycooking, cookery, preparation
Broaderpreserve, keep
Nounstin; tin
tin > verb 3, change
MeaningPrepare (a metal) for soldering or brazing by applying a thin layer of solder to the surface.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Broaderplate
Nounstinning; tin

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