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can

/k/&/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.

    noun.artifact

    Synonyms tin tin can

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. the quantity contained in a can

    noun.quantity

    Synonyms canful

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. a buoy with a round bottom and conical top

    noun.communication

    Synonyms can buoy

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

    noun.body

    Synonyms arse ass backside behind bottom bum buns butt buttocks derriere fanny fundament hind end hindquarters keister nates posterior prat rear rear end 375

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination

    noun.artifact

    Synonyms commode crapper pot potty stool throne toilet

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  6. a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

    noun.artifact

    Synonyms bathroom john lav lavatory privy toilet

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  7. A drinking cup; a vessel for holding liquids.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

verb

  1. preserve in a can or tin

    verb.change

    Synonyms put up tin

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position

    verb.social

    Synonyms dismiss displace fire force out give notice give the axe give the sack sack send away terminate
    Antonyms employ engage hire

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. To preserve by putting in sealed cans

    verb

    Source: webster1913

  4. To know; to understand.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

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