tin can

Noun tin can has 2 senses

• tin can(n = noun.artifact) Array - informal term for a destroyer; Array
is a kind of destroyer, guided missile destroyer

• tin can(n = noun.artifact) can, tin - airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.; Array
has particulars: beer can, caddy, tea caddy, cannikin, coffee can, milk can, oilcan, soda can
is a kind of container