snap tin

noun — 2 senses

nounalso spelled snap-tin

Business, Mining Historical A miner's metal lunchbox.

snap-tin

noun

Etymology See snap (“a snack; lunch”).

UK, Dated, Regional A metal lunchbox (food container).

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