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canteen

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Noun

  1. A small cafeteria or snack bar, especially one in a military establishment, school, or place of work.
  2. A small cafeteria or snack bar, especially one in a military establishment, school, or place of work: A cafeteria in a school or place of work.
  3. A small cafeteria or snack bar, especially one in a military establishment, school, or place of work: Goods purchased from a prison canteen.
  4. A temporary or mobile café used in an emergency or on a film location etc.
  5. A box with compartments for storing eating utensils, silverware etc.
  6. A military mess kit.
  7. A water bottle, flask, or other vessel, typically used by a soldier or camper as a bottle for carrying water or liquor for drink.

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