Canlike

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Resembling a can (container).

    "They consist of a canlike housing, brackets to support the housing, a light socket and bulb inside, a reflector or diffuser to control the light pattern, and a trim ring to frame the fixture."

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"They consist of a canlike housing, brackets to support the housing, a light socket and bulb inside, a reflector or diffuser to control the light pattern, and a trim ring to frame the fixture."

Etymology

From can + -like.

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