can|ner

can|ner
can|ner «KAN uhr», noun.
1. a person who cans food.
2. U.S. a) an old cow or steer, having meat fit only for canning: »

Tough old cows—meat men call them canners and cutters—sold yesterday for over 10 cents a pound here (Wall Street Journal).

b) a poor grade of beef obtained from such an animal: »

The remaining four grades—commercial, utility, cutter and canner—are lacking in fat, tenderness and juices, and usually come from older animals (Science News Letter).


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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