canister (Meaning)
canister (n)
a metallic cylinder packed with shot and used as ammunition in a firearm
metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour
canister (n.)
A small basket of rushes, reeds, or willow twigs, etc.
A small box or case for holding tea, coffee, etc.
A kind of case shot for cannon, in which a number of lead or iron balls in layers are inclosed in a case fitting the gun; -- called also canister shot.
canister Sentence Examples
- The baker carefully measured out flour from a dented metal **canister** in his pantry.
- The astronaut retrieved a **canister** of oxygen from the emergency supply unit.
- The museum showcased a collection of ancient **canisters** used to store precious artifacts.
- She tossed the empty coffee **canister** into the recycling bin.
- The **canister** of film sat forgotten on the shelf, a relic of the analog age.
- The hiker secured a waterproof **canister** containing his first-aid kit to his backpack.
- The scientists launched a weather balloon carrying a **canister** of research instruments into the atmosphere.
- The aroma of freshly ground coffee beans filled the air as he opened the **canister**.
- The child marveled at the brightly colored **canister** of building blocks, eager to unleash his creativity.
- The antique shop owner carefully dusted off a tarnished silver **canister**, its history unknown.
FAQs About the word canister
a metallic cylinder packed with shot and used as ammunition in a firearm, metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flourA small basket of rushes, re
barrel, bucket,tin,drum, pail,can
No antonyms found.
The baker carefully measured out flour from a dented metal **canister** in his pantry.
The astronaut retrieved a **canister** of oxygen from the emergency supply unit.
The museum showcased a collection of ancient **canisters** used to store precious artifacts.
She tossed the empty coffee **canister** into the recycling bin.
