Definitions for ashcan

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ashcan ash·can

Spelling: [ash-kan]

IPA: /ˈæʃˌkæn/

Ashcan is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 76 anagrams from letters in ashcan (aachns).

Definitions for ashcan

noun

1. a large metal barrel, can, or similar receptacle for ashes, garbage, or refuse.
2. Slang. a depth charge.
3. Movies. an arc light of 1000 watts, enclosed in a reflector.

Origin of ashcan

First recorded in 1895-1900; ash¹ + can²

Examples for ashcan

Paul thought it time to beat a silent retreat in the direction of the ashcan he had selected as his cover.

It is to be published on sugar-cured oilskin, the edition to be limited to two numbered copies—one for me and one for the ashcan.