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Kanne — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • can verb To be able to do something, or to know how to do it.
  • jug noun A container for liquids with a handle and a narrow opening, used for pouring.
  • pitcher noun A large container with a handle and spout, used for pouring liquids.

Senses

Kanne is used for these senses in English:

  • can A container used to carry and dispense water for plants (a watering can).
  • jug A serving vessel or container, typically circular in cross-section and typically higher than it is wide, with a relatively small mouth or spout, an ear handle and often a stopper or top.
  • pitcher A wide-mouthed, deep vessel for holding liquids, with a spout or protruding lip and a handle; a water jug or jar with a large ear or handle.

can — full definition

  1. verb To be able to do something, or to know how to do it.
  2. verb Used to say something is allowed or permitted.
  3. noun A sealed metal container, especially for food or drink.
  4. verb To preserve food by sealing it in an airtight can or jar.
  5. verb Informally, to dismiss someone from a job, or to scrap a plan.

jug — full definition

  1. noun A container for liquids with a handle and a narrow opening, used for pouring.
  2. noun Informal for jail.
  3. verb To put someone in jail.

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