canister

• barrel
• bucket
• tin

• noun
  1. A cylindrical or rectangular container usually of lightweight metal, plastic, or laminated pasteboard used for holding a dry product (as tea, crackers, flour, matches).
  2. Any of various cylindrical metal receptacles usually with a removable close-fitting top.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. A projectile component containing colored or screening smoke or riot control agent composition.
• verb
  1. To pack into a canister.

• She placed the cookies in a canister to keep them fresh.
• The soldier carried a small canister of supplies during the mission.
• He opened the canister to reveal the collection of rare coins.
• The kitchen was filled with jars and canisters for storing different spices.
• The canister of paint was carefully labeled to avoid confusion.

pail

• bucket
• canister
• container
• jug
• pot

pails

• bucket
• buckets
• canister
• container
• jug
• pot

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