tin in WordNet English dictionary

1. 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
   tin  Sn  atomic number 50 
   
2. airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.
   can  tin  tin can 
   
3. metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour
   canister  cannister  tin 
   
4. a vessel (box, can, pan, etc.) made of tinplate and used mainly in baking
   tin 
   

1. preserve in a can or tin
   "tinned foods are not very tasty"
   can  tin  put up 
   
2. prepare (a metal) for soldering or brazing by applying a thin layer of solder to the surface
   tin 
   
3. plate with tin
   tin