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ash can

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ash·can or ash can  (shkn)
n.
1. A large, usually metal receptacle for trash.
2. Slang A depth charge.
3. Slang A powerful cylindrical firecracker.

ash can
n
a US word for dustbin Also called garbage can ash bin trash can
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Noun1.Ash Can - early 20th-century United States painting; portrays realistic and sordid scenes of city life
art movement, artistic movement - a group of artists who agree on general principles
Translations
ash can n (Am) → bidone m per le immondizie


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In the process, fly ash can replace a portion of cement, reducing demand for the material.
 
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