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A vessel used by soldiers for carrying water, liquor, or other drink.

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  1. n. A vessel used by soldiers for carrying water, liquor, or other drink.
  2. n. The sutler's shop in a garrison; also, a chest containing culinary and other vessels for officers.
  3. n. a flask for carrying water; used by soldiers or travelers
  4. n. sells food and personal items to personnel at an institution or school or camp etc.
  5. n. a restaurant outside; often for soldiers or policemen
  6. n. a recreation room in an institution
  7. n. restaurant in a factory; where workers can eat
  8. 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 sulter's shop in a garrison; also, a chest containing culinary and other vessels for officers.
  9. n:100 n. a flask for carrying water; used by soldiers or travelers n. sells food and personal items to personnel at an institution or school or camp etc. n. a restaurant outside; often for soldiers or policemen n. a recreation room in an institution