Word Meaning

canister definition and meaning

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.

Crossword clues for canister

- Broke a cistern but it still holds dry goods
- Can
- Container for dry foodstuffs
- Kitchen container
- Metal cylinder
- Metal tea caddy
- Small box
- Tin for tea, etc.