Tank (Noun)
Meaning 1
A freight car that transports liquids or gases in bulk.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
A cell for violent prisoners.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 3
An enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The tank rumbled across the desert, its cannon at the ready to blast enemy positions.
- The commander peered out of the tank's hatch, surveying the battlefield for signs of enemy movement.
- The tank's caterpillar treads churned up the muddy terrain as it climbed the steep hill.
- The enemy's anti-tank missiles had little effect on the heavily armored vehicle, which continued to advance.
- As the tank approached the city, its cannon fired a warning shot to clear a path through the crowded streets.
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Meaning 4
As much as a tank will hold.
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Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
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Meaning 5
A large (usually metallic) vessel for holding gases or liquids.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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- Fish Tank
- Hot-water Heater
- Marine Museum
- Gasoline Tank
- Water Tank
- Gasometer
- Hot-water Tank
- Petrol Tank