open a can

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To remove the lid from a can.

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Examples (10)

  • We opened a can of sardines for lunch.
  • Could you open this can of tomatoes for me? The opener is stuck.
  • First, open a can of coconut milk and pour it into the pot.
  • I can't seem to open this can; the pull-tab broke off.
  • I'll just open a can of soup for dinner tonight.
  • He used a multi-tool to open the can of beans while camping.
  • Before you open the can of paint, be sure to stir it thoroughly.
  • She taught her son how to safely open a can with an old-fashioned opener.
  • Opening a can of tuna is the first step in making my favorite sandwich.
  • Be careful not to cut yourself when you open a can with a sharp edge.