tin

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

metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour

preserve in a can or tin

“tinned foods are not very tasty”

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

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

plate with tin

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