The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word CANNING
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What does CANNING mean?
CANNING verb- To seal in a can.
- To preserve by heating and sealing in a jar or can.
- To discard, scrap or terminate (an idea, project, etc.).
- To shut up.
- To fire or dismiss an employee.
- To hole the ball.
- The process of preserving food by heat processing in a sealed vessel (a sealed jar or can).
- The practice of collecting aluminum cans or other recyclable objects; making money by collecting and selling such things.