tin-opener

a small tool for opening tins

Words nearby tin-opener

For Alan, a new kind of tin-opener that the dear boy would like enormously; he was so nice and practical.

The Freelands |John Galsworthy
While speaking to Hal the steward had been plying a tin-opener, and at this moment turned out a big tongue on to a plate.

Under the Star-Spangled Banner |F. S. Brereton
Brawn of course is cheaper, but then if you have brawn you want a tin-opener.

Priscilla's Spies |George A. Birmingham
He investigated his money-box, removing the top with a tin-opener.

Jeremy |Hugh Walpole

And once before my eyes his ready lips sucked the condensed-milk off our tin-opener before plunging it into a tin of potted meat.

Notes of a Camp-Follower on the Western Front |E. W. Hornung