Meaning & Definition of Tank in English
English⟶
Tank
/tæŋk/
noun
1. An enclosed armored military vehicle
- Has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads
synonym:
- tank,
- army tank,
- armored combat vehicle,
- armoured combat vehicle
2. A large (usually metallic) vessel for holding gases or liquids
synonym:
- tank,
- storage tank
3. As much as a tank will hold
synonym:
- tank,
- tankful
4. A freight car that transports liquids or gases in bulk
synonym:
- tank car,
- tank
5. A cell for violent prisoners
synonym:
- cooler,
- tank
verb
1. Store in a tank by causing (something) to flow into it
synonym:
- tank
2. Consume excessive amounts of alcohol
synonym:
- tank
3. Treat in a tank
- "Tank animal refuse"
synonym:
- tank
Examples of using
The tank is full.
They loaded the tank on the flatcar.
The tank is full.