can — meaning in English

English meaning

• can verb To be able to do something, or to know how to do it.
• dog noun A domesticated mammal (Canis familiaris) kept as a pet or working animal, closely related to wolves.

Senses

can is used for these senses in English:

• CAN (initialism) The Andean Community of Nations.
• dog A mammal of the family Canidae:

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.

dog — full definition

1. noun A domesticated mammal (Canis familiaris) kept as a pet or working animal, closely related to wolves.
2. noun Informal: an unpleasant, cowardly, or morally low person, or (dated/offensive) an unattractive woman.
3. noun A mechanical clamp, catch, or gripping device used to hold or fasten something.

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