Reference meaning
tank
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an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads
Related source terms
army tankarmored combat vehiclearmoured combat vehicle
Other meanings
2. noun
a large (usually metallic) vessel for holding gases or liquids
3. noun
as much as a tank will hold
4. noun
a freight car that transports liquids or gases in bulk
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