container

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(kən tān′ər)

noun

a thing that contains or can contain something; box, crate, can, jar, etc.

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noun
  1. A receptacle, such as a carton, can, or jar, in which material is held or carried.
  2. A large reusable receptacle that can accommodate smaller cartons or cases in a single shipment, designed for efficient handling of cargo.

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