noun (n)

• a metallic cylinder packed with shot and used as ammunition in a firearm(noun.artifact)

  Synonym:
  canister shot, case shot
  

  source: wordnet30
• metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour(noun.artifact)

  Synonym:
  cannister, tin
  

  source: wordnet30
• A small basket of rushes, reeds, or willow twigs, etc.(noun)

  source: webster1913