tin

nouns

a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
Sn, atomic number 50, tin
is derived from
tinny
a vessel (box, can, pan, etc.) made of tinplate and used mainly in baking
tin
is made of
a thin sheet of metal (iron or steel) coated with tin to prevent rusting; used especially for cans, pots, and tins
tin plate, tinplate
is a type of (narrower)
an object used as a container (especially for liquids)
vessel
metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour
canister, cannister, tin
airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.
can, tin, tin can

verbs

plate with tin
tin
is derived from
tinning
is a type of (narrower)
coat with a layer of metal
"plate spoons with silver"
plate
preserve in a can or tin
"tinned foods are not very tasty"
can, put up, tin
prepare (a metal) for soldering or brazing by applying a thin layer of solder to the surface
tin
is derived from
tinning
is a type of (narrower)
coat with a layer of metal
"plate spoons with silver"
plate