n a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
n a vessel (box, can, pan, etc.) made of tinplate and used mainly in baking
n metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour
n airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.
v plate with tin
v preserve in a can or tin
v prepare (a metal) for soldering or brazing by applying a thin layer of solder to the surface