Meaning of can in English

Helping verb

1. be able to

2. be likely or possible to

It can be very cold in the mountains in winter.

3. be permitted or allowed to

Meaning of can in English

Noun

1. a metal container made of steel or aluminum that is used for food, drink, or paint

Food in cans is called canned[tinned] food.

2. the amount that a can may hold

Verb

1. preserve food in a metal container

can fruit