δεξαμενή — meaning in English

English meaning

• cistern noun A tank or reservoir used to store water, especially rainwater, for later use.
• 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.

Senses

δεξαμενή is used for these senses in English:

• cistern A reservoir or tank for holding water, especially for catching and holding rainwater for later use.
• reservoir A place where anything is kept in store.
• tank A closed container for liquids or gases.
• tank The fuel reservoir of a vehicle.

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.

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.

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