Definition of Canister

1. Noun. A metallic cylinder packed with shot and used as ammunition in a firearm.

Exact synonyms: Canister Shot, Case Shot
Generic synonyms: Ammo, Ammunition
Terms within: Pellet, Shot

2. Noun. Metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour.
Exact synonyms: Cannister, Tin
Generic synonyms: Container
Derivative terms: Tin

Definition of Canister

1. n. A small basket of rushes, reeds, or willow twigs, etc.

Definition of Canister

1. Noun. A cylindrical or rectangular container usually of lightweight metal, plastic, or laminated pasteboard used for holding a dry product (as tea, crackers, flour, matches). ¹

2. Noun. Any of various cylindrical metal receptacles usually with a removable close-fitting top. ¹

3. Noun. A special short range antipersonnel projectile consisting of a casing of light metal, loaded with preformed submissiles such as flechettes or steel balls. The casing is designed to open just beyond the muzzle of the weapon, dispersing the submissiles. ¹

4. Noun. A component of canister type protective mask containing a mechanical filter and chemical filling to filter, neutralize and/or absorb toxic chemical, biological and radiological agents. ¹

5. Noun. A projectile component containing colored or screening smoke or riot control agent composition. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Canister

1. a small, metal box [n -S]

Medical Definition of Canister

1. A box or container; in anaesthesiology, the container for carbon dioxide absorbent. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Canister

canineness
canines
caning
canings
caniniform
caninities
caninity
caninophile
caninophiles
caninus muscle
caniphobia
caniphobias
canistel
canistel tree
canistels
canister (current term)
canister shot
canisterlike
canisters
canities
canities circumscripta
canities poliosis
canities unguium
canivorous
canker brake
canker rash
canker sore
canker sores
cankered

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