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Can (Noun)

Meaning 1

A buoy with a round bottom and conical top.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

  • The mooring was secured to a heavy can sunk to the ocean floor to stabilize it in rough seas.
  • After drifting away, the fishermen finally spotted the red can bobbing in the waves and headed towards it.
  • As we navigated the crowded marina, I grabbed onto the metal can at the edge of the dock for support.
  • According to maritime law, the harbor authority is responsible for installing navigation cans at designated channels and turning points.
  • Maintenance workers lifted the weathered can off its foundation for routine cleaning and painting to improve its visibility.

Synonyms

  • Can Buoy

Meaning 2

A room or building equipped with one or more toilets.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The public can on the highway was notorious for its poor maintenance and lack of cleanliness.
  • The restaurant's can was surprisingly modern and well-appointed, considering the age of the building.
  • After a few too many beers, he stumbled towards the can to relieve himself.
  • The can in the office building was always crowded during peak hours, especially on Mondays.
  • The new stadium's can was designed to accommodate thousands of fans during events.

Synonyms

  • Bathroom
  • Privy
  • John
  • Lavatory
  • Lav
  • Toilet

Hypernyms

  • Room

Hyponyms

  • Closet
  • Restroom
  • Wash Room
  • Head
  • Public Lavatory
  • W.C.
  • Toilet Facility
  • Washroom
  • Comfort Station
  • Public Convenience
  • Public Toilet
  • Water Closet

Meaning 3

The fleshy part of the human body that you sit on; "he deserves a good kick in the butt"; "are you going to sit on your fanny and do nothing?".

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Synonyms

  • Tooshie
  • Buttocks
  • Posterior
  • Ass
  • Arse
  • Bottom
  • Fanny
  • Butt
  • Stern
  • Hind End
  • Rear
  • Derriere
  • Keister
  • Behind
  • Prat
  • Seat
  • Tail
  • Buns
  • Hindquarters
  • Tail End
  • Tush
  • Rump
  • Backside
  • Rear End
  • Bum
  • Fundament
  • Nates

Hypernyms

  • Body Part

Meaning 4

Airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc..

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

  • Tin Can
  • Tin

Hyponyms

  • Tea Caddy

Related Words

  • Can (verb)

Meaning 5

The quantity contained in a can.

Classification

Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.

Examples

  • She emptied the can and refilled it with juice.
  • He spilled the contents of the can on the counter.
  • How many cans of soup does this recipe call for?
  • I measured the amount of soda left in the can.
  • There are five ounces in this small can of coffee.

Synonyms

  • Canful

Meaning 6

A plumbing fixture for defecation and urination.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The can was overflowing and needed to be emptied.
  • She was relieved to see that the hotel room had a private can.
  • He scrubbed the can with disinfectant until it shone.
  • The new apartment had a high-tech can with advanced flushing capabilities.
  • After a long hike, the public can at the trailhead was a welcome sight.

Synonyms

  • Commode
  • Pot
  • Stool
  • Crapper
  • Toilet
  • Potty
  • Throne

Hypernyms

  • Plumbing Fixture

Hyponyms

  • Flush Toilet
  • Flushless Toilet
  • Potty Seat
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