(Canada, US) A receptacle, usually roughly cylindrical and wider at the top than at the bottom, which serves as a place to discard waste materials.

(US) A receptacle which serves as a place to discard waste materials.

A game played by children, similar to tag, where tagged players are freed if an untagged player manages to kick over a discarded tin can etc. set up for this purpose.

A game played by children, similar to tag.

plural of can-opener

(Britain, Canada, idiomatic) To take responsibility, especially in a challenging situation.

(informal) A firefighter whose task is to haul a fire extinguisher.

(chiefly Canada, idiomatic) A nightclub or bar, especially one which operates illegally or is otherwise disreputable.

plural of can opener

Previously-recorded laughter that is edited into the soundtrack of a TV programme