cans Meaning & Definition
What Does Cans Mean?
Cans is used as a noun meaning plural of can. It is also used to mean The breasts. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of can. As a verb, it means To seal in a can.
Word Facts for Cans
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /-ænz/ |
| Synonyms | tin |
Cans Definition (Noun)
- plural of can
- The breasts.
- Headphones.
Cans as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of can
The fish factory cans the sardines and mackerel.
Noun
- A more or less cylindrical vessel for liquids, usually of steel or aluminium, but sometimes of plastic, and with a carrying handle over the top.
- A container used to carry and dispense water for plants (a watering can).
- A tin-plate canister, often cylindrical, for preserved foods such as fruit, meat, or fish.
- A chamber pot, now a toilet or lavatory.
Bob's in the can. You can wait a few minutes or just leave it with me.
- Buttocks.
- Jail or prison.
Bob's in the can. He won't be back for a few years.
- (in the plural) Headphones.
- A drinking cup.
- A cube-shaped buoy or marker used to denote a port-side lateral mark
- A chimney pot.
- (in the plural) an E-meter used in Scientology auditing.
Verb
- To seal in a can.
They canned air to sell as a novelty to tourists.
- To preserve by heating and sealing in a jar or can.
They spent August canning fruit and vegetables.
- To discard, scrap or terminate (an idea, project, etc.).
He canned the whole project because he thought it would fail.
- To shut up.
Can your gob.
- To fire or dismiss an employee.
The boss canned him for speaking out.
- To hole the ball.
Synonyms of Cans
Cans synonyms and antonyms →Cans in a Sentence
The fish factory cans the sardines and mackerel.
Bob's in the can. You can wait a few minutes or just leave it with me.
Bob's in the can. He won't be back for a few years.
They canned air to sell as a novelty to tourists.
They spent August canning fruit and vegetables.
He canned the whole project because he thought it would fail.
Can your gob.
The boss canned him for speaking out.
Word Forms & Grammar
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