Definitions

1. verb

to make or decorate something with a tin coating, especially by hammering it onto a surface

“The craftsman spent hours tinning the copper pipes to prevent them from corroding.”

2. noun

a person or business that tins goods, especially food or drink

“The tinnen supplied the restaurant with an assortment of canned vegetables and fruits.”

3. noun

a container made of tin, especially one used for storing food or drink

“She opened a tin of sardines for her lunch.”