tanque — meaning in English

English meaning

• pond noun A small body of still water, smaller than a lake, whether natural or artificial.
• tank noun A large container built to hold a liquid or gas.
• washhouse noun A domestic outbuilding used as a laundry.

Senses

tanque is used for these senses in English:

• pond An inland body of standing water, either natural or man-made, that is smaller than a lake.
• tank An armoured fighting vehicle, armed with a gun designed for direct fire, and moving on caterpillar tracks.

pond — full definition

1. noun A small body of still water, smaller than a lake, whether natural or artificial.
2. name Informal shorthand for the Atlantic Ocean, especially in phrases like "across the pond."

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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