Definitions for ashcans

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ashcans ash·can

Spelling: [ash-kan]

IPA: /ˈæʃˌkæn/

Ashcans is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 95 anagrams from letters in ashcans (aachnss).

Definitions for ashcans

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 ashcans

First recorded in 1895-1900; ash¹ + can²

Examples for ashcans

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.