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Synonyms for canning


Grammar : Noun
Spell : kan-ing
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkæn ɪŋ



Définition of canning

Origin :
  • "to put up in cans," 1860, from can (n.1). Sense of "to fire an employee" is from 1905. Related: Canned; canning.
  • noun preserving
Example sentences :
  • Get it ready for canning by husking it and removing the silk.
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 5 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • Proceed with the remainder of the process as in canning peaches.
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 5 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • "Be careful not to hurt it," said Canning Forbes, sarcastically.
  • Extract from : « Harper's Young People, October 19, 1880 » by Various
  • Any edible mushroom can easily be kept for winter use by canning.
  • Extract from : « The Mushroom, Edible and Otherwise » by M. E. Hard
  • Brumsey's last despatch is the finest state-paper since the days of Canning!'
  • Extract from : « Lord Kilgobbin » by Charles Lever
  • Fisheries to feed a canning Factory on the banks of the Amazon was one of them.
  • Extract from : « Chance » by Joseph Conrad
  • Canning wouldn't have done it in the old days, when he used to bully them.
  • Extract from : « Tony Butler » by Charles James Lever
  • A little soda used in canning an acid fruit will save sugar.
  • Extract from : « Common Science » by Carleton W. Washburne
  • It hurts Mr. Canning's Government at home, the curse of Cromwell on him and them.
  • Extract from : « Romance » by Joseph Conrad and F.M. Hueffer
  • It was not until November that Canning took active measures.
  • Extract from : « Union and Democracy » by Allen Johnson

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