Meaning of the word tank in English

What does tank mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

tank

US /tæŋk/

UK /tæŋk/

a large container for liquid or gas

Example:

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The car's fuel tank is almost empty.

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We need to clean the fish tank.

Synonym:

container reservoir cistern vat basin

an armored fighting vehicle, typically tracked, armed with a gun, and operating as a self-propelled unit

Example:

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The army deployed several tanks to the border.

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Modern tanks are equipped with advanced targeting systems.

Synonym:

armored vehicle battle tank combat vehicle

to fail completely, especially in a performance or business venture

Example:

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The new product launch tanked due to poor marketing.

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His career really tanked after that scandal.

Synonym:

fail collapse flop bomb crash