matara — meaning in English

English meaning

• canteen noun A small, often flask-shaped container for carrying drinking water, especially used by soldiers or campers.

Senses

matara is used for these senses in English:

• canteen A water bottle, flask, or other vessel, typically used by a soldier or camper as a bottle for carrying water or liquor for drink.
• matrass (now, rare) A type of bolthead flask used in chemical distillation. [from 16th c.]

canteen — full definition

1. noun A small, often flask-shaped container for carrying drinking water, especially used by soldiers or campers.
2. noun A cafeteria or snack bar, especially at a school, workplace, or military base.

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