The difference between Trash can and Wastepaper basket
When used as nouns, trash can means a receptacle which serves as a place to discard waste materials, whereas wastepaper basket means a small open container for discarded paper etc.
check bellow for the other definitions of Trash can and Wastepaper basket
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Trash can as a noun (US):
A receptacle which serves as a place to discard waste materials.
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Wastepaper basket as a noun:
A small open container for discarded paper etc; a wastebasket.