ASHCAN

ashcan, trash can, garbage can, wastebin, ash bin, ash-bin, ashbin, dustbin, trash barrel, trash bin

(noun) a bin that holds rubbish until it is collected

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

ashcan (plural ashcans)

A container for ashes, used in times past for accumulating ashes generated from wood and coal fires, for eventual disposal elsewhere. A dustbin.

(US, slang) A kind of large firecracker.

Adjective

ashcan (not comparable)

Of or pertaining to the Ashcan School of American art.

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.

Source: Wiktionary



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