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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun Thin sheet iron or steel coated with tin to prevent rusting, used especially to make cans and pots.

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  • noun A thin sheet of steel coated with tin to prevent rusting; used to make cans etc.

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  • noun a thin sheet of metal (iron or steel) coated with tin to prevent rusting; used especially for cans, pots, and tins

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