ashcan

== English == === Etymology === From ash +‎ can. === Pronunciation === === Noun === ashcan (plural ashcans) A container for collecting ashes, especially from wood and coal fires, for eventual disposal elsewhere. A dustbin, trash can, or the like. (US, slang) A kind of large firecracker. ==== Derived terms ==== ashcan of history ==== Translations ==== === Verb === ashcan (third-person singular simple present ashcans, present participle ashcanning, simple past and past participle ashcanned) (transitive, informal) To throw out like rubbish; to ditch or trash. === Adjective === ashcan (not comparable) Of or pertaining to the Ashcan School of American art. Describing a comic book originally published solely to retain ownership of a trademark, not intended for general release; later used for promotional comic books intended for limited release to the public.