Tank: meaning, definitions and examples

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tank

[ tæŋk ]

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military vehicle

A tank is a large military vehicle that has a gun and moves on wheels that are covered in metal belts.

Synonyms

armored vehicle, combat vehicle, panzer

Examples of usage

The army used tanks to advance on the enemy positions.
The tank rolled through the battlefield, crushing everything in its path.

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container for liquid

A tank is a large container for holding liquid, such as water or fuel.

Synonyms

cistern, container, reservoir

Examples of usage

The tanker truck was filled with gasoline in its tank.
She filled the water tank to ensure a sufficient water supply.

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fish enclosure

A tank is a glass or plastic container used for keeping fish or other aquatic animals.

Synonyms

aquarium, fish tank, fishbowl

Examples of usage

The colorful fish swam gracefully in the tank.
He set up a new tank for his pet turtles.

Translations

Translations of the word "tank" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tanque

🇮🇳 टैंक

🇩🇪 Panzer

🇮🇩 tank

🇺🇦 танк

🇵🇱 czołg

🇯🇵 タンク

🇫🇷 char

🇪🇸 tanque

🇹🇷 tank

🇰🇷 탱크

🇸🇦 دبابة

🇨🇿 tank

🇸🇰 tank

🇨🇳 坦克

🇸🇮 tank

🇮🇸 skriðdreki

🇰🇿 танк

🇬🇪 ტანკი

🇦🇿 tank

🇲🇽 tanque

Word origin

The word 'tank' originated during World War I when the British army introduced the first armored vehicles called tanks. The name was used as a code word to hide the true nature of these vehicles from enemies. The word 'tank' was chosen to give the impression that they were water tanks for delivery to the front lines. Over time, the term 'tank' became synonymous with armored combat vehicles and expanded to include other meanings such as containers for liquid and fish enclosures.