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can openers

can openers is the plural of can opener.

Meaning of can opener

Noun

can opener (plural can openers)

  1. A device used to open tin cans, usually by slicing the lid off.
    Synonyms:
    tin opener
  2. (roller derby) A shoulder hit to the chest, usually accomplished while moving from a crouched to a standing position.
  3. (slang) A tool for safecracking.
    • Even the work of opening a safe with nitroglycerine or with a can opener places the criminal in a state of nervous tension.1933, United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Commerce, Investigation of So-Called "Rackets": Hearings, page 697
  4. (slang) A ramming maneuver, that opens up the target ship like a tin can.
  5. (slang) An anti-tank munition or attack vehicle, that opens up armour like a tin can.

Questions about can openers

What is can openers the plural of?
Can openers is the plural of can opener.

Words near can openers in the dictionary

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  2. can not
  3. can of corn
  4. can of worms
  5. can opener
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  7. Can Tho
  8. can too
  9. can wait
  10. can we say
  11. can you help me

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