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| Language: | Old English |
| Origin: | canne |
Related topics:1D a metal container in which food or drink is preserved without air : 
a Coke can
a Coke can2TD a special metal container that keeps the liquid inside it under pressure. The liquid is released as a spray when you press the button
can of a can of hairspray
a can of hairspray3 especially American EnglishD a metal container with a lid that can be removed, used for holding liquid : Two large cans of paint ought to be enough.
Two large cans of paint ought to be enough.4 a very complicated situation that causes a lot of problems when you start to deal with it : I just don't know what to do - every solution I can think of would just open up a whole new can of worms.
can of worms
I just don't know what to do - every solution I can think of would just open up a whole new can of worms.