can opener

noun

chiefly US
: a device that is used in the kitchen to open cans of food

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Get yourself a sturdy can opener with soft, non-slip silicone grips and an oversized knob for easy cranking. Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 4 Nov. 2024 Pine martens and badgers are OK company, but none of them know how to operate a can opener or scratch behind your ears. Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 1 Oct. 2024 Front cargo pockets join standard side pockets for storing a phone, can opener, or other trail/camp goods. Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 27 July 2024 Cuisinart Deluxe Electric Can Opener Grab this Cuisinart electric can opener while it’s marked down during Prime Day for a quick and convenient way to open all kinds of cans. Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 17 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for can opener 

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“Can opener.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/can%20opener. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.

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