tins
Biscuit storage vessels
Tins is the plural of tin—metal containers, especially for food: rows of tins on the pantry shelf, tins of sardines.
More common in British than American English, where cans predominates.
Tins also names shallow metal baking pans: muffin tins, cake tins.
As a verb form, tins means coats with tin or preserves in tins.
Cylindrical storage vessels
- cansSealed metal containers
- boxesSix-sided containers
- caddiesGolf course attendants
- jarsLidded glass containers
vessels · holders · cases · packaging · tubs · pails · bins · buckets
Airtight food preservation
- cannedSealed for preservation
- preservedKept from deterioration
- jarringDisturbingly incongruous
- pottedIn a container
sealed · vacuum-sealed · airtight · shelf-stable · sardines · tuna · beans · soup
Element thirteen
- steelCarbon-hardened iron alloy
- alloyMetallic combination
- galvanizedStimulated into sudden activity
- solderFusible bonding alloy
corrosion · shiny · silvery · malleable · plated · coated · rustproof · lightweight
Movie or coating
- cinemaMotion picture theater
- canistersCylindrical storage vessels
- spoolsCylinders for winding material
- celluloidTransparent flammable synthetic material
footage · reels · projection · archival · storage · movie · 35mm · negatives
Improving discarded materials' value
- repurposingAdapting for different use
- plantersVessels for cultivating vegetation
- organizersThose who coordinate activities
- lanternsEnclosed portable light sources
decorative · painted · stamped · embossed · vintage · collectible
Reprocessing used materials
- sustainableAble to endure long-term
- reusableFit for repeated service
- eco-friendlyNot harming the environment
- scrapDiscarded bit or tussle
collection · sorting · crushing · melting · repurposing
canisters
Cylindrical storage vessels
jars · vessels · holders · cases · packaging · tubs · pails · bins · buckets · crates
canning
Airtight food preservation
potted · sealed · vacuum-sealed · airtight · shelf-stable · sardines · tuna · beans · soup · tomatoes
aluminum
Element thirteen
- steelCarbon-hardened iron alloy
- alloyMetallic combination
- galvanizedStimulated into sudden activity
solder · corrosion · shiny · silvery · malleable · plated · coated · rustproof · lightweight · durable
film
Movie or coating
- cinemaMotion picture theater
- canistersCylindrical storage vessels
- spoolsCylinders for winding material
celluloid · footage · reels · projection · archival · storage · movie · 35mm · negatives
upcycling
Improving discarded materials' value
- repurposingAdapting for different use
- plantersVessels for cultivating vegetation
- organizersThose who coordinate activities
lanterns · decorative · painted · stamped · embossed · vintage · collectible
recycling
Reprocessing used materials
- sustainableAble to endure long-term
- reusableFit for repeated service
- eco-friendlyNot harming the environment
scrap · collection · sorting · crushing · melting · repurposing
- giftwarecollectibles, ornaments, figurines, souvenirs, keepsakes
- Merchband shirts, band tees, concert tees, keychains, enamel pins
- candlemakingcandle wax, beeswax, soy wax, paraffin wax, wick
- knickknackstchotchkes, trinkets, curios, bric-a-brac, gewgaws
- packagingbox, bag, bottle, can, jar
- barware collectiblesbeer glasses, pint glasses, coasters, bottle openers, cocktail shakers
tinsjars
Lidded glass containers
plastic containers · cardboard boxes · paper bags · wooden crates · glass containers
tinsfresh produce
Unprocessed plant foods
cartons · pouches · sachets · blister packs · tubes
tinsbags
Flexible carrying containers
pouches · sachets · plastic bags · shrink wrap · cling film
- tin foilThin metallic sheeting
- tin canSealed metal food container
- tin earInability to discern pitch
- tin snipsTool for cutting sheet metal
- muffin tinBaking tray with cups
- tin foil hatImprovised telepathy shield
tin, tinsel, tinned, tinny, tinfoil, tinning, tinsmith, tinware, tinplate