1. (

• tin ,
• Sn ,
• atomic_number_ ,

) 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 ;

2. (

• tin ,

) a vessel (box, can, pan, etc.) made of tinplate and used mainly in baking ;

3. (

• canister ,
• cannister ,
• tin ,

) metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour ;

4. (

• can ,
• tin ,
• tin_can

) airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc. ;

1. (

• tin

) plate with tin ;

2. (

• can ,
• tin ,
• put_up

) preserve in a can or tin; "tinned foods are not very tasty" ;

3. (

• tin ,

) prepare (a metal) for soldering or brazing by applying a thin layer of solder to the surface ;