canning
Pronunciation:
/ˈkænɪŋ/verb
Definitions
To seal in a can.
Example: They canned air to sell as a novelty to tourists.
To preserve by heating and sealing in a jar or can.
Example: They spent August canning fruit and vegetables.
To discard, scrap or terminate (an idea, project, etc.).
Example: He canned the whole project because he thought it would fail.
To shut up.
Example: Can your gob.
noun
Definitions
The process of preserving food by heat processing in a sealed vessel (a sealed jar or can).
The practice of collecting aluminum cans or other recyclable objects; making money by collecting and selling such things.