tin in Greek

(uncountable) A malleable, ductile, metallic element, resistant to corrosion, with atomic number 50 and symbol Sn.

(NZ, AU, South African, Irish, British, countable) An airtight container, made of tin or another metal, used to preserve food, or hold a liquid or some other product.

(countable) A metal pan used for baking, roasting, storing food, etc.

(transitive) To place into a metal can (ie. a tin; be it tin, steel, aluminum) in order to preserve.

(transitive) To cover with tin.