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 tank tank /ˈtæŋk/

noun

  1. () (military) an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads  ( armored combat vehicle [American] , armoured combat vehicle [Canadian, British] , army tank , tank )
    (military) an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads
      The armored tank rolled through the battlefield.
    The armored tank rolled through the battlefield.
  2. () A large (usually metallic) vessel for holding gases or liquids  ( storage tank , tank )
    a large (usually metallic) vessel for holding gases or liquids
     The factory had a large tank to store water.
    The factory had a large tank to store water.
  3. [Informal, N. American] A cell for violent prisoners  ( cooler [Informal] , tank [Informal, N. American] )
    a cell for violent prisoners
  4. A freight car that transports liquids or gases in bulk  ( tank , tank car )
    a freight car that transports liquids or gases in bulk
  5. As much as a tank will hold  ( tank , tankful )
    as much as a tank will hold

verb

  1. Treat in a tank  ( tank )
    treat in a tank
     Tank animal refuse
    tank animal refuse
  2. Consume excessive amounts of alcohol  ( tank )
    consume excessive amounts of alcohol
  3. Store in a tank by causing (something) to flow into it  ( tank )
    store in a tank by causing (something) to flow into it