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Art & Architecture Thesaurus

Preferred Term

cans

Details

Sealed metal containers for food or beverages. Also, other containers for holding or carrying liquids, such as oilcans, and metal or plastic containers for holding film on cores or reels.

Variations

can

Narrower Terms

aluminum cans

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