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Manlike vs Canlike - What's the difference?

manlike | canlike |

As adjectives the difference between manlike and canlike

is that manlike is of or characteristic of grown men, as opposed to women or children; macho, mannish, virile while canlike is resembling a can (container).

manlike

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Of or characteristic of grown men, as opposed to women or children; macho, mannish, virile.
  • *, II.17:
  • *:In events, I carry my selfe man-like ; in the conduct childishly.
  • Of or relating to a human being; anthropoid, anthropomorphous.
    • The legendary Bigfoot is said to be a manlike creature.

    canlike

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Resembling a can (container).
  • * 2003 , Sam Clark, Remodeling a Kitchen (page 45)
    • They consist of a canlike housing, brackets to support the housing, a light socket and bulb inside, a reflector or diffuser to control the light pattern, and a trim ring to frame the fixture.