Tank (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A freight car that transports liquids or gases in bulk.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

• Tank Car

Hypernyms

• Freight Car

Meaning ²

A cell for violent prisoners.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

• Cooler

Hypernyms

• Cell
• Prison Cell

Meaning ³

As much as a tank will hold.

Classification

Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.

Synonyms

• Tankful

Related Words

• Tank (verb)

Meaning ⁴

An enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

• Armoured Combat Vehicle
• Armored Combat Vehicle
• Army Tank

Hypernyms

• Armoured Vehicle

Meaning ⁵

A large (usually metallic) vessel for holding gases or liquids.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

• Storage Tank

Hyponyms

• Fish Tank
• Hot-water Heater
• Marine Museum
• Gasoline Tank
• Water Tank
• Gasometer
• Hot-water Tank
• Petrol Tank

Related Words

• Tank (verb)