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tankful

 

[ ˈtæŋk.fəl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

quantity of liquid

A tankful refers to the amount of liquid that a tank can hold when filled to its maximum capacity. This term is often used in contexts involving vehicles, such as when discussing gasoline or fuel. For example, a car's fuel tank may hold ten gallons, and thus one might state they have a tankful of gas. The measurement of a tankful can vary based on the size of the tank being referenced. It's a measurement that conveys the entirety of what is contained in the tank at a given time.

Synonyms

capacity, full tank, load

Examples of usage

  • He filled up the car with a tankful of gas.
  • After a long trip, we made sure to have a tankful of water ready.
  • The generator can run for hours on a single tankful.
  • She checked the tankful of fuel before starting the journey.

Translations

Translations of the word "tankful" in other languages:

🇵🇹 agradecido

🇮🇳 आभारी

🇩🇪 dankbar

🇮🇩 berterima kasih

🇺🇦 вдячний

🇵🇱 wdzięczny

🇯🇵 感謝している

🇫🇷 reconnaissant

🇪🇸 agradecido

🇹🇷 minnettar

🇰🇷 감사하는

🇸🇦 ممتن

🇨🇿 vděčný

🇸🇰 vďačný

🇨🇳 感激的

🇸🇮 hvaležen

🇮🇸 þakklátur

🇰🇿 ризашылық білдіретін

🇬🇪 მადლიერი

🇦🇿 minnatdar

🇲🇽 agradecido

Etymology

The word 'tankful' is a compound noun that combines 'tank' and 'full'. The term 'tank' comes from the Latin word 'tanca', meaning 'a reservoir or cistern', which evolved into Middle English as 'tanke'. It initially referred to a place for holding liquids. The use of 'full', from the Old English 'fulla', meaning 'filled, filled up', emerged in English to denote the state of being at capacity. Together, the combination suggests a specific measure of how much a tank can hold when it is filled. The concept of measuring liquids in tankfuls is notably aligned with the industrial and automotive revolutions, reflecting the increasing reliance on mechanical systems that require specific fuel quantities.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,842, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.