- tin can - informal term for a destroyer
--1 is a kind of destroyer, guided missile destroyer
- can, tin, tin can - airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.
--2 is a kind of container
--2 has particulars:beer can; caddy, tea caddy; cannikin; coffee can; milk can; oilcan; soda can - can, tin, tin can - airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.