The difference between Ashcan and Dustbin
When used as nouns, ashcan means a container for ashes, used in times past for accumulating ashes generated from wood and coal fires, for eventual disposal elsewhere. a dustbin, whereas dustbin means a bin for holding rubbish until it can be collected.
Ashcan is also adjective with the meaning: of or pertaining to the ashcan school of american art.
check bellow for the other definitions of Ashcan and Dustbin
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Ashcan as a noun:
A container for ashes, used in times past for accumulating ashes generated from wood and coal fires, for eventual disposal elsewhere. A dustbin.
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Ashcan as a noun (US, slang):
A kind of large firecracker.
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Ashcan as an adjective:
Of or pertaining to the Ashcan School of American art.
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Ashcan as an adjective:
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.
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Dustbin as a noun (British):
A bin for holding rubbish until it can be collected; a garbage can.