Definition of Canister

  • (n.) A small basket of rushes, reeds, or willow twigs, etc.
  • (n.) A small box or case for holding tea, coffee, etc.
  • (n.) 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.

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