How to Use can opener in a Sentence

can opener

noun
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  • Strawberries stored in a walk-in cooler had mold growth and there was buildup on the tooth of a tabletop-mounted can opener, according to the report.
    — Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 8 Mar. 2024
  • Or Ziva commenting on a chef not knowing how to use a can opener on one of their favorite cooking shows.
    — Kyle Neddenriep, The Indianapolis Star, 14 May 2023
  • The wallet-sized stainless steel tool acts as a wrench, screwdriver, saw, ruler, bottle opener, can opener, and more.
    — Lauren Finney Harden, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2024
  • For rust and gunk, soak the handheld can opener or the removable cutting wheel of an electric can opener in vinegar for a few minutes.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2024
  • Get yourself a sturdy can opener with soft, non-slip silicone grips and an oversized knob for easy cranking.
    — Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 27 Nov. 2023
  • This fish won major points for its texture and intuitive packaging, which doesn’t require a can opener.
    — Grace McCarty, SELF, 13 Mar. 2024
  • Along with the decomposing body, officials found one argyle sock, a rusty can opener, remnants of jeans, a leather belt and a short-sleeve shirt, and a handful of toiletries: a hair comb, nail clippers and a toothbrush.
    — Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2023
  • Inside there’s a screwdriver, bottle/can opener, bit holders, scissors, and pliers, which all lock when open for safety.
    — Parker Hall, WIRED, 29 June 2023
  • The multi-tool has 16 functions in one little gadget, including a bottle opener, can opener, bit driver, mini measuring tape, and more.
    — Molly Allen, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2023
  • Outside the kitchen, wax paper has a magical way of helping things glide more easily—think loosening a stuck zipper or making a can opener operate more smoothly.
    — Kelsey Ogletree, Southern Living, 27 July 2023
  • Observed can opener with old food debris on blade Corrective Actions: Ensure a sanitizer solution is set up before any food prep takes place.
    — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Jan. 2024
  • Meet Peyton Canning, a limited-edition talking can opener inspired by one of football’s greatest players.
    — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2023
  • The cult-favorite kitchenware brand's new streamlined, stainless steal pieces includes a can opener, pizza cutter, garlic press, ice cream scoop and vegetable peeler, which can all be stored in the accompanying birch wood organizer for easy access.
    — Hannah Chubb, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2024
  • His original cargo included three blankets, a teapot, a saucepan, a cup, a can opener, a dozen cans of food, a box of crackers, six gallons of water, a rubber mattress, and precisely zero navigational instruments or maps.
    — David Reamer | Alaska History, Anchorage Daily News, 9 July 2023

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