n. | 1. | A small Indian dry measure, averaging 240 grains in weight; also, a Bombay weight of 72 grains, for pearls. | |||||||||
1. | A large basin or cistern; an artificial receptacle for liquids. | ||||||||||
2. | A pond, pool, or small lake, natural or artificial. | ||||||||||
3. | (Mil.) a heavily armored combat vehicle which moves on caterpillar treads, rather than wheels. It typically carries a cannon and a heavy machine, and sometimes other weapons. It is the main distinguishing weapon of an | ||||||||||
4. | a jail cell for temporarily holding prisoners, as in a police station.
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2. | tank - a large (usually metallic) vessel for holding gases or liquids Synonyms: storage tank | |
3. | tank - as much as a tank will hold Synonyms: tankful | |
4. | tank - a freight car that transports liquids or gases in bulk Synonyms: tank car | |
5. | tank - a cell for violent prisoners Synonyms: cooler | |
Verb | 1. | tank - store in a tank by causing (something) to flow into it |
2. | tank - treat in a tank; "tank animal refuse" |