tank

/tæɳk/

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Explanation of the Word "Tank"

Part of Speech: Noun and Verb

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Noun

1. a cell for violent prisoners
2. a freight car that transports liquids or gases in bulk
3. as much as a tank will hold
4. a large (usually metallic) vessel for holding gases or liquids
5. an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads

Verb

1. treat in a tank
   • tank animal refuse
2. consume excessive amounts of alcohol
3. store in a tank by causing (something) to flow into it

Synonyms

• cooler
• tank car
• tankful
• storage tank
• army tank
• armored combat vehicle
• armoured combat vehicle