tins

n 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 n a vessel (box, can, pan, etc.) made of tinplate and used mainly in baking n metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour n airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc. v plate with tin v preserve in a can or tin v prepare (a metal) for soldering or brazing by applying a thin layer of solder to the surface