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Noun tin has 3 senses

tin, Sn, atomic number 50 - a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
--₁ is a kind of metallic element, metal
--₁ is a substance of cassiterite; tinfoil, tin foil
Derived forms: verb tin₃, verb tin₁
canister, cannister, tin - metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour
--₂ is a kind of container

Derived form: verb tin₂
can, tin, tin can - airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.
--₃ is a kind of container
--₃ has particulars:
beer can; caddy, tea caddy; cannikin; coffee can; milk can; oilcan; soda can

Derived form: verb tin₂

Verb tin has 3 senses

tin - plate with tin
--₁ is one way to plate

Derived forms: noun tin₁, noun tinning₂
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s something
can, tin, put up - preserve in a can or tin; "tinned foods are not very tasty"
--₂ is one way to preserve, keep

Derived forms: noun tin₃, noun tin₂
Sample sentence:
The chefs tin the vegetables
tin - prepare (a metal) for soldering or brazing by applying a thin layer of solder to the surface
--₃ is one way to plate

Derived forms: noun tin₁, noun tinning₁
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s something