tins

[tinz]

tins Definition

• 1. a metal container, typically cylindrical, for storing food or drink
• 2. a sealed container of film, typically containing 35mm or 120mm roll film

Using tins: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tins" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She opened a tin of beans for dinner.

• Example

  The photographer loaded the film into the tin.

• Example

  He collected vintage tins as a hobby.

tins Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for tins

• can
• container
• tin can

Phrases with tins

• tin hat

  a helmet made of metal, worn by soldiers in battle

  Example

  The soldier put on his tin hat before heading out to the battlefield.

• tin ear

  a lack of sensitivity to music or other sounds

  Example

  He may be a great businessman, but he has a tin ear when it comes to music.

• tin god

  a person who behaves arrogantly and tyrannically, especially one who has a small amount of power

  Example

  The new manager was acting like a tin god, making unreasonable demands and ignoring the opinions of his team.

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Summary: tins in Brief

The term 'tins' [tinz] refers to metal containers used for storing food or drink, or for holding photographic film. Examples include 'She opened a tin of beans for dinner.' and 'The photographer loaded the film into the tin.' The phrase 'tin hat' denotes a metal helmet worn by soldiers, while 'tin ear' describes a lack of sensitivity to sound. 'Tin god' refers to a person who behaves arrogantly and tyrannically, especially one with a small amount of power.