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canteen
noun
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- a place outside a military camp where refreshments and entertainment are provided for members of the armed forces
- a place where refreshments can be obtained, as by employees or visitors
- such a place serving as a social center, as for teenagers
- a place where cooked food is dispensed to people in distress, as in a disaster area
- a small metal or plastic flask, usually encased in canvas, for carrying drinking water
- a military kit formerly used to carry cooking equipment
See canteen in American Heritage Dictionary 4
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