Meaning & Definition of Tank in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A heavy armored vehicle for moving troops and equipment.

  Example Sentence: The army deployed tanks to the front lines.

• Definition: A large container for storing liquids, especially water or fuel.

  Example Sentence: The fish tank was beautifully decorated with plants.

• Definition: An action or result of something failing spectacularly.

  Example Sentence: The project was a complete tank due to mismanagement.

Etymology

Origin: From late Middle English, from tank ('cask, barrel', from Old French 'tanque', of uncertain origin).

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• tank up: To fill up a fuel tank or to consume a large amount of food/drink.
• in the tank: Referring to something being in a depleted state.
• tank you: A playful misspelling of 'thank you'.

Translations

• Spanish: tanque

• French: réservoir

• German: Tank

• Russian: бак

Related Words

• fuel tank: A container used to hold fuel.

• fish tank: A transparent container for keeping fish.

Slang Meanings of tank

• Meaning: To fail or perform poorly.

  Example Sentence: The stock market really tanked this week.

• Meaning: To consume large quantities of food or drink.

  Example Sentence: We went to the buffet and just tanked.