tin can

• Récipient métallique, généralement en acier étamé ou en aluminium, utilisé pour la conservation et le stockage d'aliments, de boissons ou d'autres produits. Peut aussi désigner informellement un petit bateau bon marché ou un type de navire de guerre.

A metal container, typically made of tin-plated steel or aluminum, used for preserving and storing food, beverages, or other goods. It can also refer to a small, inexpensive boat or a type of naval vessel in informal slang.

1. Metal containerA1formal

   A small, cylindrical container made of tin or aluminum, used for storing food or drinks.

   Boîte de conserve

   • She opened a tin can of beans for dinner.
   • The recycling bin is full of empty tin cans.
   • He stored the paint in a tin can.

2. Simple or makeshift objectB2informal

   Used metaphorically to describe something that is cheap, flimsy, or makeshift.

   objet de pacotille

   • That old car is just a tin can on wheels.
   • The radio sounded like it was playing from a tin can.
   • He built a tin can phone as a science project.