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Meaning of the word cans in English

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cans

Noun

1.

a cylindrical metal container.

Example:
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a garbage can
Synonym:
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2.

prison.

Example:
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our friends will get a year or two in the can

Verb

1.

preserve (food) in a can.

Example:
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sardines and anchovies are worth the extra money if canned in olive oil
2.

dismiss (someone) from their job.

Example:
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he was canned because of a fight over promotion
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