réservoir — meaning in English

English meaning

• reservoir noun A natural or artificial lake used to store water for supply.
• tank noun A large container built to hold a liquid or gas.
• tankful noun The amount (usually of a fluid) that will fill a tank.

Senses

réservoir is used for these senses in English:

• gas tank (US) A fuel tank for gasoline built into equipment, especially vehicles.
• tank A closed container for liquids or gases.
• tank An open container or pool for storing water or other liquids.
• tank The fuel reservoir of a vehicle.
• tankful The amount (usually of a fluid) that will fill a tank.

reservoir — full definition

1. noun A natural or artificial lake used to store water for supply.
2. noun A store or supply of something, often figurative.

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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