canisternoun [ C ]
uk/ˈkæn.ɪ.stər/us/ˈkæn.ə.stɚ/a metal container, usually cylinder-shaped, for gases or dry things:
The police fired tear gas canisters into the crowd.
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Containers for liquids and gases
- aerosol
- amphora
- barrel
- bottle
- bucket
- canteen
- flask
- jar
- jeroboam
- jerrycan
- jug
- keg
- Kilner jar
- oilcan
- pitcher
- vase
- vat
- vial
- water bottle
- water tank
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