Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

in the can

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 6.38 in modern English

Syllables: in- the -can
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

Having been shot and stored in a film can, or at the equivalent stage for a digital take.

prep_phrase

At a late stage of completion, generally when the actual work is done and some finalizing process must be undertaken.

Questions

What does in the can mean?: Having been shot and stored in a film can, or at the equivalent stage for a digital take.

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