canlike en · ADJ
Etymology
From can + -like.
Meanings
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Resembling a can (container).
They consist of a canlike housing, brackets to support the housing, a light socket and bulb inside, a reflector or diffuser to control the light pattern, and a trim ring to frame the fixture.
2003, Sam Clark, Remodeling a Kitchen, page 45:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more canlike | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most canlike | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |