Tin Definition & Meaning

tin
noun
  1. 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
  2. a vessel (box, can, pan, etc.) made of tinplate and used mainly in baking
  3. metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour
  4. airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.
verb
  1. plate with tin
  2. preserve in a can or tin; "tinned foods are not very tasty"
  3. prepare (a metal) for soldering or brazing by applying a thin layer of solder to the surface

Synonyms for tin

can noun

airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc. the quantity contained in a can a buoy with a round

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canister noun

a metallic cylinder packed with shot and used as ammunition in a firearm metal container for storing dry foods such as

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cannister noun

metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour

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"Tin" in song lyrics

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  • "I'll be the only iron-clad oracle in a city of tin"
    Aesop Rock — Spare a Match
  • "Cut the roof cause it's made out of tin"
    Dirty — 6 Deep Creepin'
  • "When will I get ill and bend, the comp like a piece of tin"
    Ed O.G. & Da Bulldogs — Stop (Think for a Moment)

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Frequently asked questions

What does tin mean?
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 a vessel (box, can, pan, etc.) made of tinplate and used mainly in baking metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc. plate with tin preserve in a can or tin
What part of speech is tin?
Tin is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does tin have?
Tin has 7 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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