tin

Short definition from Wiktionary

Noun

1. 1
   A malleable, ductile, metallic element, resistant to corrosion, with atomic number 50 and symbol Sn.
2. 2
   An airtight container, made of tin or another metal, used to preserve food, or hold a liquid or some other product.
3. 3
   A metal pan used for baking, roasting, storing food, etc.
4. 4
   The bottom part of the front wall, which is "out" if a player strikes it with the ball.
5. 5
   money, especially silver money.
6. 6
   computer hardware.
7. 7
   Initialism of taxpayer identification number.

Adjective

1. 1
   Made of tin.
2. 2
   Made of galvanised iron or built of corrugated iron.

Verb

1. 1
   To place into a metal can (ie. a tin; be it tin, steel, aluminum) in order to preserve.
2. 2
   To cover with tin.
3. 3
   To coat with solder: To coat with solder, in preparation for soldering, to ensure a good solder joint
4. 4
   To coat with solder: To coat with solder, in order to consolidate braided wire, so as to make contact with all strands and reduce fragility of the fraying wire