canister
pronunciation
How to pronounce canister in British English:
UK [ˈkænɪstə(r)]
How to pronounce canister in American English:
US [ˈkænɪstɚ]
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- Noun:
- a metallic cylinder packed with shot and used as ammunition in a firearm
- metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour
Word Origin
- canister (n.)
- late 15c., "basket," from Latin canistrum "wicker basket" for bread, fruit, flowers, etc., from Greek kanystron "basket made from reed," from kanna (see cane (n.)). It came to mean "metal receptacle" (1711) through influence of can (n.). As short for canister shot, it is attested from 1801, so called for its casing.
Example
- 1. See removing and installing carbon canister .
- 2. Some people scoop their flour out of the canister , essentially packing it down into the measuring cup , or tap the cup on the counter and then top off with more flour .
- 3. Ocean clear 340 aquarium canister filter red sea .
- 4. Secure carbon canister with wire .
- 5. Positioning and secure carbon canister .