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What´s the meaning of can in "Can you CAN a can as a canner can CAN a can? Preserve by sealing? Does this make sense? Thank you!
24 oct. 2017 22:08
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As you know, 'can' is a verb meaning 'be able to'. 'Can' is also a verb meaning, as you said, 'preserve by sealing'. 'Can' is also a noun, meaning 'tin used for preserving'. 'Canner' is a noun meaning 'someone who cans food'. The whole phrase means: 'Are you able to preserve a tin the way a person who cans food is able to preserve a tin?' I hope that helps, but if you still find the sentence confusing, don't worry. It's intended to be confusing.
24 octobre 2017
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Yes, you are on the right track. Instead of saying, "Preserve by sealing," though, I would add, "in a can or bottle."
24 octobre 2017
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