tin

tin (http://definr.com/tin)

     n 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 [syn: Sn, atomic number 50]
     2: metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour
        [syn: canister, cannister]
     3: airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint
        etc. [syn: can, tin can]
     v 1: plate with tin
     2: preserve in a can or tin; "tinned foods are not very tasty"
        [syn: can, put up]
     3: prepare (a metal) for soldering or brazing by applying a
        thin layer of solder to the surface