army tank
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Definition
Noun: 1. A large, heavily armored military vehicle: An army tank is a tracked, armored fighting vehicle designed for front-line combat. It is characterized by heavy armor protection, a powerful rotating turret-mounted cannon, and the ability to traverse difficult terrain.
Usage Notes
- The term "army tank" specifically refers to the main battle vehicle used by ground forces. It is often shortened simply to "tank."
- It is used as a countable noun (e.g., , ).
- It describes a vehicle operated by a crew, typically for direct engagement with enemy forces.
Examples
- The advancing army tank crushed the barbed wire and small trees in its path.
- Modern army tanks are equipped with advanced targeting systems and composite armor.
- The soldier commanded the army tank from inside the turret.
Advanced Usage
- "Tank warfare": Military strategy and tactics involving the deployment and use of tanks.
- The development of blitzkrieg revolutionized tank warfare.
- "To tank" (slang, verb): To perform very poorly or fail decisively. This is a metaphorical extension from the idea of a tank being destroyed.
- The company's stock price tanked after the scandal.
Variants and Related Words
- Tank (n): The common shortened form of "army tank."
- Armored vehicle (n): A broader category that includes tanks, armored personnel carriers, and infantry fighting vehicles.
- Main battle tank (MBT) (n): The primary type of tank in modern armies, designed to balance firepower, armor, and mobility.
Synonyms
- Armored fighting vehicle (AFV)
- Panzer (specifically from German, but often used in historical contexts)
Related Phrases
- Tank commander: The officer in charge of a tank and its crew.
- Tank treads/Caterpillar tracks: The continuous metal belts that allow a tank to move over rough ground.
- Tank turret: The rotating structure on top of the tank hull that houses the main gun.
Noun
- an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads