canister vs shipping container

canister

noun
  • Any of various cylindrical metal receptacles usually with a removable close-fitting top. 

  • A projectile component containing colored or screening smoke or riot control agent composition. 

  • A component of canister-type protective masks containing a mechanical filter and chemical filling to filter, neutralize and/or absorb toxic chemical, biological and radiological agents. 

  • Part of a windmill that connects the sails to the windshaft. 

  • A cylindrical or rectangular container usually of lightweight metal, plastic, or laminated pasteboard used for holding a dry product (as tea, crackers, flour, matches). 

  • A special short-range antipersonnel projectile consisting of a casing of light metal, loaded with preformed submissiles such as flechettes or steel balls. The casing is designed to open just beyond the muzzle of the weapon, dispersing the submissiles. 

verb
  • To pack into a canister. 

shipping container

noun
  • A standardized reusable steel box used for the storage and transportation of materials and products within a freight transport system. 

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