tin 
/ˈtɪn/ noun
plural tins /ˈtɪn/ noun 1 [noncount] : a soft, shiny, bluish-white metal that has many different uses 2 [count] a : a container or plate made of metal
▪ a pie tin
b : a decorative metal box with a cover or lid
▪ a tin of biscuits/tobacco
c chiefly Brit : 2can 1a
▪ a tin of tomatoes ▪ sardine tins
d Brit : 1pan 1a
▪ a roasting tin
▪ a pie tin
b : a decorative metal box with a cover or lid
▪ a tin of biscuits/tobacco
c chiefly Brit : 2can 1a
▪ a tin of tomatoes ▪ sardine tins
d Brit : 1pan 1a
▪ a roasting tin
— tin adjective
▪ a tin kettle/roof
▪ a tin kettle/roof
