el can
-the hound
See the entry for can.

can

el can(
kahn
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. hound
Cuando sople este silbato no vas a escuchar nada, pero los canes sí lo pueden oír.You won't hear anything when I blow this whistle, but hounds can hear it.
b. dog
Gracias a la nueva prótesis, el can puede volver a caminar.Thanks to his new prosthetic leg, the dog can walk again.
a. corbel
Los canes están ocultos detrás de las seis estatuas que sostienen el balcón con sus brazos.The corbels are hidden behind the six statues that support the balcony with their arms.
a. trigger
El francotirador tenía el blanco en la mira y el dedo sobre el can.The sniper had the target in sight and his finger on the trigger.
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