01 n. A small basket of rushes, reeds, or willow twigs, etc.
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A small basket of rushes, reeds, or willow twigs, etc.
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A small box or case for holding tea, coffee, etc.
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3.
A kind of case shot for cannon, in which a number of lead or iron balls in layers are inclosed in a case fitting the gun; -- called also canister shot.(Mil.) Also: canister shot