Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Wednesday Word of the Week

Canister (kan-uh-ster)
noun

A round or cylindrical container, typically one made of metal, used for storing such things as food, chemicals, or rolls of film.

"Tracy put the store-bought cookies in a fancy canister to make them appear homemade."


Alternative definition

adjective

Threatening or ominous suggestion of evil or mischief by a dog.


"When called to come inside, Biscuit paused, with a canister look on her face, before she turned and sprinted into the woods."

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