Dictionary Check: tin

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

a vessel (box, can, pan, etc.) made of tinplate and used mainly in baking

metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour

airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.

plate with tin

preserve in a can or tin