tin

Words with a similar base: tin, tin_can

'tin'

[tin.n.01] as in: 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

'tin'

[tin.n.02] as in: a vessel (box, can, pan, etc.)

made of tinplate and used mainly in baking

'tin'

[canister.n.02] as in: metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour

'tin'

[can.n.01] as in: airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.

'tin'

[tin.v.01] as in: plate with tin

'tin'

[can.v.01] as in: preserve in a can or tin

Examples:
tinned foods are not very tasty

'tin'

[tin.v.03] as in: prepare (a metal) for soldering or brazing by applying a thin layer of solder to the surface

Origins

					tin (English)
└── tin (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

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