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1.nounA cylindrical or rectangular container usually of lightweight metal, plastic, or laminated pasteboard used for holding a dry product (as tea, crackers, flour, matches).
2.nounAny of various cylindrical metal receptacles usually with a removable close-fitting top.
3.nounA special short range antipersonnel projectile consisting of a casing of light metal, loaded with preformed submissiles such as flechettes or steel balls. The casing is designed to open just beyond the muzzle of the weapon, dispersing the submissiles.
4.nounA component of canister type protective mask containing a mechanical filter and chemical filling to filter, neutralize and/or absorb toxic chemical, biological and radiological agents.
5.nounA projectile component containing colored or screening smoke or riot control agent composition.
6.verbTo pack into a canister.