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Definition of Ashcans
1. ashcan [n] - See also: ashcan
Lexicographical Neighbors of Ashcans
Literary usage of Ashcans
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Final Campaign: Marines in the Victory on Okinawa by Joseph H. Alexander (1996)
"... rail-mounted eight-inch rockets (the "Screaming Mimi"), and the enormous 320mm
spigot mortars which launched the terrifying "flying ashcans. ..."
2. Effective House Organs: The Principles and Practice of Editing and by Robert E. Ramsay, ( (1920)
"... as a prisoner and remained there several months, while the giant sea serpent
sank vessels and dodged American and British destroyers and 'ashcans. ..."
3. Score Card for Village and Rural School Buildings of Four Teachers Or Less by George Drayton Strayer, Nickolaus Louis Engelhardt (1920)
"Dustproof and capable of being closed off from classroom or heating room. 4.
Fireproof ash-bin in basement if ashcans are not provided. ..."
4. Report by New York (N.Y.). Public Buildings, Lighting and Supplies Dept (1900)
"The following articles were furnished : 2 dozen dustpans, 5 ashcans, I barrel
washing sod2, 4 gross parlor matches, 3 cases toilet paper, 4 dozen sponges, ..."
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