Noun

(en noun)

An item in which objects, materials or data can be stored or transported.

A very large, typically metal, box used for transporting goods (also cargo container).

(by extension) someone who holds people in their seats or in a (reasonably) calm state.

(computing) A file format that can hold various types of data.

* 2011 , Cory Altheide, Harlan Carvey, Digital Forensics with Open Source Tools (page 187)

As the MP4 container can store audio, video, or both, the M4A naming and file extension is used to hint that this MP4 container holds solely audio information.

(computing, GUI) Any user interface component that can hold further (child) components.

Noun

(en noun)

A cylindrical or rectangular container usually of lightweight metal, plastic, or laminated pasteboard used for holding a dry product (as tea, crackers, flour, matches).

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Any of various cylindrical metal receptacles usually with a removable close-fitting top.

A special short range antipersonnel projectile consisting of a casing of light metal, loaded with preformed submissiles such as flechettes or steel balls. The casing is designed to open just beyond the muzzle of the weapon, dispersing the submissiles.

A component of canister type protective mask containing a mechanical filter and chemical filling to filter, neutralize and/or absorb toxic chemical, biological and radiological agents.

A projectile component containing colored or screening smoke or riot control agent composition.