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    tin
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    tin1 S2 /tɪn/ noun
     Language: Old English
    1. [uncountable] a soft silver-white metal that is often used to cover and protect iron and steel. It is a chemical element: symbol Sn:
        an old tin bath
    2.
       [countable] British English (also tin can) a small metal container in which food or drink is sold
       SYN  can American English:
        a sardine tin
        tin of
        a tin of baked beans
    3. [countable] a metal container with a lid in which food can be stored:
        a biscuit tin
    4. [countable] British English a metal container in which food is cooked
       SYN  pan American English:
        a 7-inch cake tin
        a roasting tin
    5. [countable] British English a metal container with a lid, in which paint, glue etc is sold
        tin of
        a tin of brown paint

    II
    tin2 adjective
    made of tin:
        a tin roof
        a tin mug