meaning of canister

1. A small basket of rushes, reeds, or willow twigs, etc.
2.
A small box or case for holding tea, coffee, etc.
3.
A kind of case shot for cannon, in which a number of lead or iron balls in layers are inclosed in a case fitting the gun; -- called also canister shot.
4.
metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour


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