vesisäiliö — meaning in English

English meaning

• cistern noun A tank or reservoir used to store water, especially rainwater, for later use.
• tank noun A large container built to hold a liquid or gas.

Senses

vesisäiliö is used for these senses in English:

• cistern A reservoir or tank for holding water, especially for catching and holding rainwater for later use.
• cistern In a flush toilet, the container in which the water used for flushing is held; a toilet tank.
• tank An open container or pool for storing water or other liquids.
• water tank A tank (type of large container) used to store water.

cistern — full definition

1. noun A tank or reservoir used to store water, especially rainwater, for later use.
2. noun The container inside a toilet that holds the water used to flush it.

tank — full definition

1. noun A large container built to hold a liquid or gas.
2. noun A heavy armoured military vehicle that moves on tracks and carries powerful weapons.
3. verb To fail suddenly and badly, especially used of an economy, market, or performance.
4. verb In team games, to deliberately draw an opponent's attacks so teammates can act more safely.
5. verb To deliberately lose a game or match on purpose, usually for some future advantage.

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