ALL meanings of cans
can
C c - noun cans a sealed container for food, beverages, etc., as of aluminum, sheet iron coated with tin, or other metal: a can of soup. 1
- noun cans a receptacle for garbage, ashes, etc.: a trash can. 1
- noun cans a bucket, pail, or other container for holding or carrying liquids: water can. 1
- noun cans a drinking cup; tankard. 1
- noun cans a metal or plastic container for holding film on cores or reels. 1
- noun cans Slang: Usually Vulgar. toilet; bathroom. 1
- noun cans Slang. jail: He's been in the can for a week. 1
- noun cans Slang: Sometimes Vulgar. buttocks. 1
- noun cans cans, Slang. a set of headphones designed to cover the ears. Compare earbuds. 1
- noun cans Military Slang. a depth charge. a destroyer. 1
- verb with object cans to preserve by sealing in a can, jar, etc. 1
- verb with object cans Slang. to dismiss; fire. 1
- verb with object cans Slang. to throw (something) away. 1
- verb with object cans Slang. to put a stop to: Can that noise! 1
- verb with object cans to record, as on film or tape. 1
- idioms cans carry the can, British and Canadian Slang. to take the responsibility. 1
- idioms cans in the can, recorded on film; completed: The movie is in the can and ready for release. 1
- noun cans Plural form of can. 1
- noun cans plural of can. 0
- noun cans (Slang) breasts. 0
- noun cans (Informal) headphones. 0
- verb cans third-person singular simple present indicative form of can. 0