Tank — meaning in English
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English meaning
- tank noun A large container built to hold a liquid or gas.
Senses
Tank 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.
- tank An armoured fighting vehicle, armed with a gun designed for direct fire, and moving on caterpillar tracks.
tank — full definition
- noun A large container built to hold a liquid or gas.
- noun A heavy armoured military vehicle that moves on tracks and carries powerful weapons.
- verb To fail suddenly and badly, especially used of an economy, market, or performance.
- verb In team games, to deliberately draw an opponent's attacks so teammates can act more safely.
- verb To deliberately lose a game or match on purpose, usually for some future advantage.