ashcan
/ash-kan/US // ˈæʃˌkæn //
灰罐,灰岩,火山石,火山口
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Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
- : a large metal barrel, can, or similar receptacle for ashes, garbage, or refuse.
- : Slang. a depth charge.
- : Movies. an arc light of 1000 watts, enclosed in a reflector.
Synonyms & Antonyms
as ingarbage can
Examples
It is to be published on sugar-cured oilskin, the edition to be limited to two numbered copies—one for me and one for the ashcan.
Paul thought it time to beat a silent retreat in the direction of the ashcan he had selected as his cover.
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