TOLEWARES Synonyms

• 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

• prepare (a metal) for soldering or brazing by applying a thin layer of solder to the surface

• articles of commerce made of tin plate

• articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: `silverware', `software'

• items for sale to the individual consumer

• spend extravagantly

• a thin sheet of metal (iron or steel) coated with tin to prevent rusting; used especially for cans, pots, and tins