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Meaning of canning

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

canning

Pronunciation:/ˈkænɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To seal in a can.

    Example: They canned air to sell as a novelty to tourists.

  2. To preserve by heating and sealing in a jar or can.

    Example: They spent August canning fruit and vegetables.

  3. To discard, scrap or terminate (an idea, project, etc.).

    Example: He canned the whole project because he thought it would fail.

  4. To shut up.

    Example: Can your gob.

noun

Definitions

  1. The process of preserving food by heat processing in a sealed vessel (a sealed jar or can).

  2. The practice of collecting aluminum cans or other recyclable objects; making money by collecting and selling such things.