Word: canister
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: can
is
ter
Definition: A special short range antipersonnel projectile consisting of a casing of light metal, loaded with preformed submissiles such as flechettes or steel balls. The casing is designed to open just beyond the muzzle of the weapon, dispersing the submissiles.
Morphemes:
Affix: canister
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A special short range antipersonnel projectile consisting of a casing of light metal, loaded with preformed submissiles such as flechettes or steel balls. The casing is designed to open just beyond the muzzle of the weapon, dispersing the submissiles.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: canna
Language: la
Decoded: canna
Meaning: reed
Affix: -trum
Language: la
Decoded: -trum
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: forming instrument nouns