ashcan

English

Etymology

ash +‎ can

Pronunciation

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Noun

ashcan (plural ashcans)

1. A container for ashes, used in times past for accumulating ashes generated from wood and coal fires, for eventual disposal elsewhere. A dustbin.
2. (US, slang) A kind of large firecracker.

Translations

container for ashes

• Dutch: asbak (nl), vuilnisemmer (nl)
• French: cendrier (fr) m, poubelle (fr) f
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• Greek: σκουπιδοτενεκές (el) m (skoupidotenekés)
• Portuguese: cinzeiro (pt) m

Adjective

ashcan (not comparable)

1. Of or pertaining to the Ashcan School of American art.
2. Describing a comic book originally published solely to retain ownership of a trademark, not intended for general release; later used for promotional comic books intended for limited release to the public.