tin (Noun) — A silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide.
tin (Noun) — A vessel (box, can, pan, etc.) made of tinplate and used mainly in baking.
tin (Noun) — Metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour.
tin (Noun) — Airtight sealed metal container for food, drink or paint etc..
tin (Verb) — Plate with tin.
tin (Verb) — (cooking) preserve in a can or tin. ex. "tinned foods are not very tasty"
tin (Verb) — Prepare (a metal) for soldering or brazing by applying a thin layer of solder to the surface.