Synonyms for tin

Synonyms for (noun) tin

Synonyms: can, tin, tin can

Definition: airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.

Similar words: container

Definition: any object that can be used to hold things (especially a large metal boxlike object of standardized dimensions that can be loaded from one form of transport to another)


Synonyms: canister, cannister, tin

Definition: metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour

Similar words: container

Definition: any object that can be used to hold things (especially a large metal boxlike object of standardized dimensions that can be loaded from one form of transport to another)


Synonyms: tin

Definition: a vessel (box, can, pan, etc.) made of tinplate and used mainly in baking

Similar words: vessel

Definition: an object used as a container (especially for liquids)


Synonyms: atomic number 50, tin, Sn

Definition: 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

Similar words: metal, metallic element

Definition: any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.


Synonyms for (verb) tin

Synonyms: tin

Definition: prepare (a metal) for soldering or brazing by applying a thin layer of solder to the surface

Similar words: plate

Definition: coat with a layer of metal

Usage: plate spoons with silver


Synonyms: put up, can, tin

Definition: preserve in a can or tin

Usage: tinned foods are not very tasty

Similar words: keep, preserve

Definition: prevent (food) from rotting

Usage: preserved meats; keep potatoes fresh


Synonyms: tin

Definition: plate with tin

Similar words: plate

Definition: coat with a layer of metal

Usage: plate spoons with silver


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