tin

US /tɪn/
UK /tɪn/
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a silvery-white metal, the chemical element of atomic number 50

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The roof was made of corrugated tin.
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Tin is often used as a protective coating for other metals.
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an airtight metal container for preserving food

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She opened a tin of tuna for lunch.
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We stocked up on various tins of vegetables and beans.
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to put (food) into a tin container for preservation

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The factory processes and tins a variety of fruits.
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They used to tin their own vegetables from the garden.
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tinnedtin openerlike a cat on a hot tin roof