Canister vs. Cannister

Canisternoun

A cylindrical or rectangular container usually of lightweight metal, plastic, or laminated pasteboard used for holding a dry product (as tea, crackers, flour, matches).

Canisternoun

Any of various cylindrical metal receptacles usually with a removable close-fitting top.

Canisternoun

A 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.

Canisternoun

A 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.

Canisternoun

A projectile component containing colored or screening smoke or riot control agent composition.

Canisterverb

(transitive) To pack into a canister.

Canisternoun

A small basket of rushes, reeds, or willow twigs, etc.

Canisternoun

A small box or case for holding tea, coffee, etc.

Canisternoun

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.

Canisternoun

a metallic cylinder packed with shot and used as ammunition in a firearm

Canisternoun

metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour

Canisternoun

a round or cylindrical container used for storing such things as food, chemicals, or rolls of film.

Canisternoun

a cylinder of pressurized gas, typically one that explodes when thrown or fired from a gun

Canisternoun

small bullets packed in cases that fit the bore of a gun

Cannisternoun

obsolete form of canister

Cannisternoun

metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour