1. plural of tin; metal containers or cans
2. plural of tin; sheets or pieces of tin metal

1. third person singular present of tin; covers or coats with tin
2. third person singular present of tin; preserves food in sealed containers

Examples

• She opened several tins of soup for dinner.
• The pantry was stocked with tins of vegetables.
• Old tins were recycled at the collection center.
• The factory tins sardines for export.
• He tins the copper pipes to prevent corrosion.
• The company tins fruit in their processing plant.
• Empty paint tins cluttered the garage.