Preposition: of

• sardine: In their dormitory we found chocolate, sausages, tins of sardines, and very comfortable beds, whilst the other prisoners were starving.

• tuna: After seeing the miracles she works with our tins of tuna and salad, we're keen to sample her repertoire.

Converse of object

• grease: Bake in a greased 1kg loaf tin in center of the oven, Gas 4 180C for approx 60 minutes.

• bake: All is revealed with the October issue of the half-baked rag, which has a vast stack of baked bean tins on the cover.

• rattle: You'll never put money into rattling tins again!

Adjective modifier

• roasting: Raise the oven temperature to 425 F or Gas mark 7. Place the beef dripping into a roasting tin.

• airtight: Remove, cool on a wire rack and store in an airtight tin until serving.

• prepared: Place mixture in prepared tin, smooth over top.

• loose-bottomed: Press into the base of a 20cm/8 inch loose-bottomed cake tin.

• tart: Use the mixture to line a 20 x 30cm tart tin.

Modifies a noun

• foil: It's not any thicker than tin foil in a pack of cigarettes.

• opener: Note to self - don't forget tin opener.

• can: You cannot open tin cans with cars, or eat computers.

• whistle: I also play piano, clarinet, tin whistle, and bagpipes but I don't suppose they're any help.

Noun used with modifier

• loaf: Bake in a greased 1kg loaf tin in center of the oven, Gas 4 180C for approx 60 minutes.

• flan: Use to line a lightly oiled 23cm ( 9 inch ) spring release cake or deep flan tin.

• cookie: Biscuits for the cookie tin, cake just in case.

• roasting: Place in a covered roasting tin, or wrap in foil.

• muffin: Place 15 large paper baking cases onto a baking tray or muffin tin.

• cake: Grease a cake tin, then pour in mixture.