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can opener

noun

  1. a manual device or small electric appliance for opening cans.


can-opener

noun

  1. another name for tin-opener


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Word History and Origins

Origin of can opener1

First recorded in 1865–70

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Example Sentences

These supplies include veterinary records, pet food and a can opener, food and water bowls, and medications.

But duralumin, probably, a very light, strong alloy; and what I have here is a hunting knife with a can-opener on one end!

"Sure, you can have a can-opener for your emblem," said Dorry Benton.

There are a few little gifts,—a pocketknife and a kitchen set of knife, fork, and can-opener for Olson.

He then said that he would swim home for his tools, as he had forgotten the can-opener.

But what's the use of wishing for luxuries, when we haven't even a can-opener—Dinky-Dunk says he's used a hatchet for over a year!

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