Ashcan
adjective
Ash·can
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Definition of Ashcan
(Entry 1 of 2)
: of or relating to a group of 20th century American painters who depicted city life realistically
Ashcan school
ash can
nounDefinition of ash can (Entry 2 of 2)
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: a metal receptacle for refuse
Examples of Ashcan in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Coal ash can contain potentially harmful substances such as arsenic, lead, cobalt, and selenium. — Dennis Pillion | [email protected], al.com, "Alabama Power sticks to plan to cover coal ash ponds, despite concerns," 12 July 2019 In other places, such as inside some more protected homes, the blanket of ash can range from a few inches (centimeters) to a foot or two. — Washington Post, "AP PHOTOS: Traces of life trapped beneath volcano’s ash," 13 June 2018 In other places, such as inside some more protected homes, the blanket of ash can range from a few inches (centimeters) to a foot or two. — Rodrigo Abd, Fox News, "AP PHOTOS: Traces of life trapped beneath volcano's ash," 13 June 2018 The region surrounding the volcano is also experiencing poor air quality, a common impact of volcanic eruptions. Inhaling volcanic ash can lead to respiratory issues, and experts advise staying indoors. — Sarah Gibbens, National Geographic, "Why Guatemala's Volcano Is Deadlier Than Hawaii's," 4 June 2018 Because ash can destroy a jet engine, planes flying would be diverted and flights to and from the city would be cancelled, Waythomas said. — Michelle Theriault Boots, Anchorage Daily News, "Alaska is no stranger to volcanoes erupting. But what would happen in a big one?," 28 May 2018 The remains can be cremated, and the ashes can go into a columbarium niche for 30 years, renewable for 20 more. — New York Times, "A Chance to Spend 99-Plus Years in Venice (in the Afterlife)," 21 May 2018 The ash can be sucked into jet engines, jamming the mechanical systems. — Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, "There's a code red for Hawaii volcano because falling ash, vog could harm humans, aircraft," 16 May 2018 Falling ash can accumulate on roofs and collapse structures as well. — Umair Irfan, Vox, "Volcanoes are awe-inspiring. Here are 7 things to know about them.," 11 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'Ashcan.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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