Snap tin
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-005420
A metal container, typically made of tin, used by miners to carry their food or personal items underground. This durable container protects its contents from dust, moisture, and damage in the harsh mine environment. It is a common piece of personal equipment for underground workers.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-005420 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Mining and extraction |
| Translations | German: Grubenfrühstücksdose; Spanish: fiambrera de minero; French: gamelle de mineur |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-005420",
"term": "Snap tin",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A metal container, typically made of tin, used by miners to carry their food or personal items underground. This durable container protects its contents from dust, moisture, and damage in the harsh mine environment. It is a common piece of personal equipment for underground workers.",
"subject": "Mining and extraction",
"translations": {
"de": "Grubenfrühstücksdose",
"es": "fiambrera de minero",
"fr": "gamelle de mineur"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/snap-tin/"
}
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