Canister /(kăn"ĭs*tẽr)/

Can·is·ter

Canister

n.
  1. A small basket of rushes, reeds, or willow twigs, etc.
  2. A small box or case for holding tea, coffee, etc.
  3. A kind of case shot for cannon, in which a number of lead or iron balls in layers are inclosed in a case fitting the gun; -- called also canister shot. (Mil.)