canister

contenitore metallico, bombola

Contenitore di metallo a forma di tubo, solitamente con un coperchio che chiude bene.

In inglese semplice: A metal container shaped like a tube, usually with a lid that fits tightly.

• The metal canister was empty.
• They carried spare fuel canisters on the trip.
• Check that the lid of each canister is closed.

Sinonimi: container, cylinder

Espressioni comuni: metal canister, fuel canister

barattolo, contenitore

Contenitore per conservare alimenti secchi, come tè, farina o biscotti.

In inglese semplice: A container used to store dry things such as tea, flour, or biscuits.

• Keep the tea in a canister.
• She filled three canisters with flour and sugar.
• The biscuit canister stood on the kitchen shelf.

Sinonimi: container, tin

Espressioni comuni: tea canister, flour canister

candelotto fumogeno, candelotto lacrimogeno

Contenitore sparato da un'arma che contiene materiale per produrre fumo o gas.

In inglese semplice: A part of a fired weapon that holds material for producing smoke or gas.

• A smoke canister landed nearby.
• Police fired tear gas canisters into the street.
• The canister released a thick cloud of colored smoke.

Espressioni comuni: smoke canister, gas canister

mitraglia

Proiettile pieno di piccoli pezzi metallici che si disperdono quando viene sparato contro persone vicine.

In inglese semplice: A weapon’s shell filled with small metal pieces that spread out when fired at nearby people.

• The cannon fired canister.
• Canister was effective at short range.
• The soldiers loaded canister as the enemy approached.

Sinonimi: case shot

Espressioni comuni: canister shot, fire canister

inscatolare

Mettere qualcosa in un contenitore per conservarlo, chiudendolo ermeticamente.

In inglese semplice: To put something into a tightly closed storage container.

• Workers canister the dry powder.
• The tea was canistered before shipping.
• This machine canisters small batches for storage.

Sinonimi: pack

Espressioni comuni: canister something, canister the powder