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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Canteen \Can*teen"\ (k[a^]n*t[=e]n"), n. [F. cantine bottle case, canteen (cf. Sp & It cantina cellar, bottle case), either contr. fr It canovettina dim. of canova cellar, or more likely, fr OF cant. corner, It & Sp canto. See 1st {Cant}.] (Mil.) 1. A vessel used by soldiers for carrying water, liquor, or other drink. [Written also {cantine}.] Note: In the English service the canteen is made of wood and holds three pints; in the United States it is usually a tin flask. 2. The sutler's shop in a garrison; also a chest containing culinary and other vessels for officers. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: canteen n 1: a flask for carrying water; used by soldiers or travelers 2: sells food and personal items to personnel at an institution or school or camp etc 3: outside; often for soldiers or policemen [syn: {mobile canteen}] 4: a recreation room in an institution 5: in a factory; where workers can eat
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