kartessi — meaning in English

English meaning

• canister noun A small container, typically metal or plastic, used to store dry goods like tea, flour, or film.
• grapeshot noun Cannon ammunition made of many small iron balls bundled in a cloth bag.

Senses

kartessi is used for these senses in English:

• canister A projectile component containing colored or screening smoke or riot control agent composition.
• grapeshot (historical) A cluster of small iron balls, put together in a canvas bag in order to be used as a charge for a cannon.

canister — full definition

1. noun A small container, typically metal or plastic, used to store dry goods like tea, flour, or film.
2. noun A cylindrical container used in weapons, such as a smoke or tear gas canister.

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